At the International Institute we continue with the reading club so that you can continue enjoying American literature from home.
Our virtual meeting in March, which is the month of women, will be dedicated to the analysis of "The Harvest" ("The Harvest") by Amy Hempel (1951-). Published in 1990 as part of a collection of short stories, "The Harvest" deals with issues such as women's expectations in society, grief, and recovery. Hempel is a writer specializing in short stories and has been awarded several prizes for her work.
You can get the story through the internet both en español like in English. If necessary, the organizers can help the participants to locate the work. For those of you who prefer to read works on paper, the collection Complete stories by Hempel is available in The book house.
After an individualized reading, the works will be discussed in groups using the zoom tool. We have Lauren Giera as the moderator who will give a brief introduction, throw questions and encourage the conversation. We will also offer a reading guide to deepen the understanding of the texts and encourage participation during the session.
Participants must keep their cameras on during the discussion.
Those registered for this activity will receive an email before the session to confirm participation in the virtual session.