Classics Meetup Groups
Meet other local readers to read and discuss the great classics of literature.
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"We are always looking for the book it is necessary to read next." --Saul Bellow I'm sure I'm not the only one out there who gave many a classic book a pass while growing up. Yet it turns out our teachers were right and there is a literary currency… |
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This club's goal is to have great discussions on renowned works in both fiction and non-fiction. This would include great works of literature, history, autobiographies, biographies, plays etc. Great books and great discussions are our goal; books…
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We have just updated our About Us page. It's a good place to learn what we are about, so you should probably look there first! The Wimbledon Book Club is a reading group that meets in Wimbledon, SW19 Merton South London, on the first and third M… |
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If you would like to read those books that you feel you ought to have read but have never gotten around to it, then this is the group for you. Book selections will be chosen from "1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die," edited by Peter Boxall. The… |
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Our book club is monthly, very relaxed and sociable. Come on by! We meet the second Tuesday of every month. This month we met at the Library restaurant but next month, in February, it may be changed. The date will certainly be changed as the second…
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We are a group of dedicated classics readers who enjoy a book for the overall experience and don't take ourselves too seriously. In other words there are no English professor types. We really just want to read the books that are considered classics… |
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A group for devoted to the development of its members writing, and the appreciation of local literary culture. New members are welcome to attend the free weekly workshop -- just bring copies of whatever you've been working on recently, and be prepare… |
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Enjoy reading brainy books? Classics of world literature? Philosophy? Something entertaining, yet intellectually stimulating? Do you actually CHOOSE to pick up novels by the likes of E.M. Forster, D.H. Lawrence, Emily Bronte, or maybe Toni Morriso…
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Like to read? Like to have great conversations? Our members call this meetup "a mid-week burst of energy." NEW MEMBERS WELCOME! Join our diverse reading community to discuss great books. Even if you are not familiar with the material, we welcome all…
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We are a book club affiliated with Great Books and meet at Freed-Montrose Library,4100 Montrose Blvd. We are free, open to the public, our readings are listed at www.houstonbookclubs.org/Montrose . We enthusiastically welcome new members!
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May 9, 2012
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This group was founded as a sister group to the DC Area Shakespeare Explorers. The Baltimore Shakespeare Factory sponsors this group as part of it's ongoing mission to expose people af all ages and backgrounds in Bmore (and beyond) to the Bard! Membe… |
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May 3, 2012
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Kensington and Chelsea Music Society presents beautiful classical music evening at Leighton House. Classical music lovers, members or non members of KCMS, are welcomed to join this group and to be the first informed of our concerts. |
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May 2, 2012
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This is a group of those interested in the Latin language - i.e. the Language spoken in the Roman empire and the great poets Cicero, Virgil, Ovid and Lucretius. The idea is to meet, read in Latin and experience this great language. |
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April 17, 2012
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I moved to Hickory four months ago and have a 2 year old daughter. I have always loved to read and would love to be a part of a book club where moms can meet other moms, engage in their love of books and have a fun night without kiddos.
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Classy Chicks |
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February 20, 2012
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A community for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and the humanities. |
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December 12, 2011
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Meet other local people who love poetry and mythology - to share poems from your favourite poets or share your own work, and have fun! We also read mythology and discuss. We learn from this wonderful stories and the wisdom they carry within, and shar… |
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Do you have a list of books you have always wanted to read? Do you find the classics intimidating but would love to take on the challenge in a fun low-key group? Do you want to read the inspiration material for movies? If you answered yes to any of t…
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September 12, 2011
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We meet on Sunday afternoons periodically, usually in the UES. Everyone is welcome!
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September 7, 2010
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Do you regret not paying attention during your literature classes in high school? Would you like to read the "classics" and discuss them with others? If so, you've found the right club. We will be reading a wide range of modern, ancient, medieval and… |
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August 21, 2010
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If you're reading this, it's because you're interested in the Great Books, also known as "the classics". Awesome! There is a misconception that the Great Books were written for specialists in philosophy or Ivy League scholars. This is simply no… |
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