Literary Lecture Series
This dynamic series invites participants to explore masterpieces of world literature that illuminate timeless questions of politics, power, psychology, and human imagination. Together we will read Sophocles’ Oedipus Tyrannos and Plato’s Republic; journey through Mexico with Campobello’s Cartucho and Rulfo’s Pedro Páramo; examine Ngugi wa Thiong’o’s fearless critiques of colonialism; and revisit George Orwell’s 1984 and Animal Farm with fresh eyes for our current moment. Through lively discussion, these courses connect ancient and modern voices across cultures, offering insight into enduring struggles of justice, freedom, and truth. No prior knowledge of Greek—or any language but English—is required.
Additional details for each class are available at www.sfcc.augusoft.net.
Join us for a quick study of two of Mexico's best writers! We'll start with Campobello's novella Cartucho (1931), called "the only real vision of the Mexican Revolution written by a woman." Told through the brazen gaze of a girl in Parral, it portrays with shocking realism soldiers destined for death. Next, we'll discuss Rulfo's novel Pedro Paramo (1955). It follows a son who travels to the town of his mother's youth, seeking to uncover his father's legacy. When he finds himself in a land teeming with dead voices, he pieces together his father's story from their cryptic remarks. Please read Cartucho for our first session, and come ready to discuss your questions and insights!
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