Reading Contemporary Poetry (FULL)

NOTE: This section of Reading Contemporary Poetry is full, but if you would still like to attend the class, you can register for the Monday evening section at: www.litcleveland.org/classes-workshops/reading-contemporary-poetry-evening

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Join Marion and Barbara to discuss books by three contemporary masters: Victoria Chang, B.H. Fairchild, and Carolyn Forché.

First, we’ll examine how Chang uses the form of a newspaper obituary to express losses of people and things in her book, Obit. Next, we’ll move to Fairchild’s The Art of the Lathe and explore his deft use of concrete, sensory images to describe the working life. And finally, we’ll turn to Pulitzer winner, Carolyn Forché’s In the Lateness of the World, and discover her ability to write about personal and historical memory in a visionary style.

No matter how familiar you are with poetry, we invite you to an open and welcoming conversation. Every session will offer several generative prompts based on the topics and poetic style exemplified by each of the three books.

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Class Details

‍Genre: Poetry

‍Level: All experience levels welcome.

‍Format: Literary analysis and discussion with generative writing outside of class.

‍Location: This class takes place remotely online via Zoom.

‍Size: Limited to 15 participants (including scholarships).

‍Suggested Sequence: Follow this class with a craft and/or generative poetry workshop.

‍Scholarships: Two scholarship spots are available for this class for writers in Northeast Ohio. Apply by December 1.

‍Cancellations & Refunds: Cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the first class meeting to receive a full refund. Email info@litcleveland.org.