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Even though it was published 300 years ago, Gulliver’s Travels remains a recognizable story with modern audiences. Whether we encountered it as an abridged children’s book, the four-part satirical novel, or one of many adaptations that have appeared since its publication, the adventures of Lemuel Gulliver have enjoyed a sustained afterlife well beyond its initial release. What makes this novel so popular, and why is it worth reading today? This discussion will follow on the heels of my own participation in a London-based workshop celebrating this tercentenary, so I’ll bring back highlights of Gulliver’s “afterlives” discussed at this event. (Re)reading the novel is not required, but a familiarity with the text would be helpful.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 32
Dates: 11/2/2026 - 11/2/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
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Instructor: Leigh Dillard
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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John Donne was a contemporary of William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, and Ben Jonson. He grew from London playboy to faithful husband and father and finally to the famous Dean of St. Paul’s Cathedral. Although his sermons and meditations were well known during his lifetime, his poems became widely popular only in the early 20th century. We will read aloud and discuss some of his poems in the context of his life and times. No textbook or homework required.
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Fee: $32.00
Capacity Remaining: 0
Dates: 9/21/2026 - 9/25/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 3
Days: M Tu F
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Instructor: Jack Armistead
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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In addition to Oates’s fiction, this course will also give attention to Greg Johnson’s authorized biography, and the literary criticism, cultural criticism, interviews, teaching, and journals of this incredibly-prolific artist. This is a course for both JCO fans and newcomers. Recommended text for participants: High Lonesome (short-story collection), and the class also discuss Oates’s novel Expensive People and perhaps a number of others.
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Fee: $51.00
Capacity Remaining: 18
Dates: 11/4/2026 - 12/9/2026
Times: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Sessions: 5
Days: W
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Instructor: Dan Zins
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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Both Seamus Heaney and Derek Mahon were careful revisers of their poems. We will look at a selection of their remarkable works and consider how and why some of them changed over time. The first class will introduce Heaney's work and the second, Mahon's.
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Fee: $23.00
Capacity Remaining: 24
Dates: 10/12/2026 - 10/19/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 2
Days: M
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Instructor: Simon Gatrell
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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Until the invention of the printing press, every copy of every text had to be written out by hand – hours of painstaking work. Over the centuries, and countries, how a manuscript was put together changed, allowing us a glimpse into how information disseminated across time and space. This class will over a brief overview of the study of Paleography – concentrating on a couple of interesting examples, including why Moses has horns.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 36
Dates: 10/28/2026 - 10/28/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
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Instructor: Timothy Meehan
Building: UGA Campus at Gwinnett
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Some of Frost's most familiar poems concern manual labor: haying, repairing, and sawing, for instance. We will discuss several of these poems, including "Mending Wall," to see what attitudes toward this work they express.
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Fee: $23.00
Capacity Remaining: 26
Dates: 11/6/2026 - 11/13/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sessions: 2
Days: F
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Instructor: David Robinson
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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This lively conversation with seasoned publishing professionals will help you to understand the broad landscape of book publishing, from New York to Athens; explore key market trends that shape what gets published and why; get tips on crafting your own book proposal and how to find a publisher.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 34
Dates: 9/29/2026 - 9/29/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Tu
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Instructor: Lisa Bayer, Nate Holly
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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In A Rake’s Progress (1732-34), 18th-century visual artist William Hogarth produces a series of eight paintings to reveal the story of Tom Rakewell, a young man who moves to London after inheriting his miserly father’s fortune. Without proper guidance on whom to trust and how to spend this money, Tom makes all the wrong choices. Hogarth’s “modern moral subjects” like this one and A Harlot’s Progress (1731) offer cautionary tales on contemporary topics and were wildly popular during his own time. Even today, Hogarth’s works are considered as recognizable elements of London’s rich visual culture. As part of our interactive discussion of A Rake’s Progress, we’ll look at both the paintings and corresponding engravings for this visual narrative along with an overview of Hogarth’s techniques used to create the series.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 36
Dates: 10/26/2026 - 10/26/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
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Instructor: Leigh Dillard
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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Participants read short selections from classical and current fiction and nonfiction. Through conversation with each other, attendees achieve greater appreciation for the material, gain interesting insights, and enjoy social engagement. Class members determine the reading selections, which vary each semester. Each selection is independent of others, so missing a session or more is no problem.
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Fee: $78.00
Capacity Remaining: 4
Dates: 8/26/2026 - 12/2/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 8
Days: W
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Instructor: Kathryn Kyker
Building: River's Crossing (opens in new tab)
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Participants read short selections from classical and current fiction and nonfiction. Through conversation with each other, attendees achieve greater appreciation for the material, gain interesting insights, and enjoy social engagement. Class members determine the reading selections, which vary each semester. Each selection is independent of others, so missing a session or more is no problem.
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Fee: $78.00
Capacity Remaining: 20
Dates: 8/26/2026 - 12/2/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 8
Days: W
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Instructor: Kathryn Kyker
Building: Online via Zoom
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