Literature & Writing   

This class will survey five works of fiction from the 20th century that are pivotal and enduring in the literary lexicon and the culture at large - but that are largely unread by modern audiences. We will discuss these books in the context of their time as well as consider their relevance to our current era. Please Note: This course has recommended supplies.

Online Registration Notice:

Please note that the deadline to register for an online course is 48 hours before the start date for that individual course. This deadline allows us to get the Zoom link to you. Students who miss the cut-off date can submit a request for late registration to osher@uconn.edu with the understanding that there is no guarantee they will be able to register.

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Recording Notice:

OLLI is now able to record classes for students who might wish to review them. We only record classes with instructor approval. Recordings are completely private and only accessible to students. However, if you are concerned about privacy, you may, of course, stop your Zoom camera.

Let yourself write in your own style and in your own voice. We will explore writing, voice, imagination, creativity, poetry, and style, but most importantly, the student's own voice on the page.

Online Registration Notice:

Please note that the deadline to register for an online course is 48 hours before the start date for that individual course. This deadline allows us to get the Zoom link to you. Students who miss the cut-off date can submit a request for late registration to osher@uconn.edu with the understanding that there is no guarantee they will be able to register.

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Using the medium of Memoir and Creative Non-Fiction, we will examine moments and episodes from our childhoods, our adolescence, our early twenties, our mature forties, and more. Using weekly prompts, participants will practice various writing techniques to create an effective memoir. This course is an opportunity to perfect one’s craft or simply travel the nostalgia route.

Online Registration Notice:

Please note that the deadline to register for an online course is 48 hours before the start date for that individual course. This deadline allows us to get the Zoom link to you. Students who miss the cut-off date can submit a request for late registration to osher@uconn.edu with the understanding that there is no guarantee they will be able to register.

Thank you for your understanding!