"Also a Poet" with Ada Calhoun
- All levels
- 18 and older
- $20
- 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY
- 2 hours
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Explore the profound insights of Erich Auerbach's "Mimesis" in a journey through Western literary tradition. Join us at the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research as we delve into Auerbach's groundbreaking analysis, unraveling the complexities of literary representation from Homer to modernity. Engage with timeless questions of realism, humanism, and the essence of literature in this captivating exploration of Auerbach's enduring legacy.
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Unlock the enchanting world of fairy tales as we explore their subversive power and timeless allure. Join us at the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research for an illuminating journey through canonical tales and contemporary retellings, alongside insightful analysis from leading theorists. Delve into the depths of stories like Bluebeard and Beauty and the Beast to unravel themes of power, sex, and transformation, and discover how these age-old narratives continue to resonate in our modern world.
May 6th
6:30–9:30pm EDT
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Author Ada Calhoun and writer Rob Sheffield discuss Calhoun's new memoir Also a Poet: Frank O’Hara, My Father, and Me (2020); a groundbreaking memoir "packaged as a love triangle: father, daughter and O’Hara.
It’s actually a tetrahedron from which all kinds of creative characters pop forth. It’s a big valentine to New York City past and present, and a contribution to literary scholarship, molten with soul" (The New York Times).
Followed by an audience Q&A, wine reception and book signing; books available for purchase.
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East Harlem, Manhattan
1220 5th Ave
Btwn E 103rd & E 104th Streets
New York, New York 10029 East Harlem, Manhattan
1220 5th Ave
Btwn E 103rd & E 104th Streets
New York, New York 10029
By Bus: M1, M2, M3, M4 or M106 to 103rd Street By Subway: #6 to 103rd Street, walk three blocks west; #2 or #3 to Central Park North/110th Street, walk one block east to Fifth Avenue, then south to 103rd Street.
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