Sundays, February 23-March 29
from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (six sessions)
Guide: George Derk
This Delve seminar will explore the recent trilogy—Outline, Transit, and Kudos—by Rachel Cusk and contextualize it within the developing literary form of autofiction. In reading these novels, we will continually ask a series of questions that the publication of these novels poses. Why are so many contemporary writers turning to fictionalized autobiography that refuses the constraints of narrative convention? What is it about the current moment that has made authors embrace autofiction? What does this new form of writing allow authors to accomplish that more established forms of fiction do not?
READING LIST:
Outline by Rachel Cusk
Transit by Rachel Cusk
Kudos by Rachel Cusk
SEMINAR GUIDE:
George Derk earned his Ph.D. in English from the University of Virginia where he specialized in modernist literature. He has taught courses on medieval and Renaissance literature, Shakespeare, modern and contemporary literature, composition, and media studies. Recently, his interests have shifted to narrative medicine and creative writing.
Delve Access Program
We want Delve seminars to be accessible to everyone, regardless of income and background. We understand that our tuition structure can present obstacles for some people. We are happy to offer an Access Program which provides reduced tuition to qualifying participants. Our Access Program offers Delve seminar registrations at a sliding scale amount of $45-$100 per registration.Contact Susan Moore at susan@literary-arts.org if you would like to take a Delve at the Access Rate.
