Short Story Discussion Group 1 hr. class
Zoom – Monday 10:30 am – 11:30 am
March 11, 18, 25 April 1, 8, 15
A one-hour literary discussion group, via Zoom, focusing on the Short Story genre. This course includes authors from the Western Canon (e.g., Joyce, Hemingway, Wharton, et al) as well as foreign and contemporary authors. The story, which is usually less than ten pages, will be emailed the week before class allowing participants to absorb the content and fully engage in the discussion. While we will be looking at the various literary devices of the story (e.g., theme, plot, characters) the more important element of our discussion will be our personal opinion of the story. Moreover, we will be able to appreciate the diverse opinions of others in the group.
The goal and purpose of this short story discussion group is to offer literary-minded individuals an alternative to the standard book group. For those readers who do not have the time or energy for longer fiction, the short story provides the same exhilaration and joy of reading as any other literary genre – particularly when done in a discussion setting.
Carroll Stenson has a BA in English Literature from Yale University, and an MA from Southern New Hampshire University. Carroll is a retired insurance executive and former Connecticut resident. She has led literary discussion groups for over twenty years at various venues including libraries, senior residences, adult education classes and private book group meetings.