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Near to the Wild Heart: Reading the Mystical World of Clarice Lispector
- Pacific Time Virtual Program
$72.00
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How did a Jewish immigrant from Ukraine become the most haunting voice in Brazilian literature? Often described as the "Sphinx of Rio," Clarice Lispector created a body of work as profound as it is enigmatic. Reading communally and in translation, this course offers an immersive exploration of this Brazilian Jewish writer’s life, her modernist style, and the mystical themes of her oeuvre. By examining her intimate letters, celebrated short stories, crônicas, and major novels, you will gain the essential analytical tools needed to approach her existential fiction and essays with confidence.
Who this is for
- Lovers of world literature and Latin American modernism curious about one of the 20th century's most unique voices.
- Anyone interested in the Jewish Diaspora in South America and how migration shapes literary identity.
- Readers drawn to mysticism, philosophy, and psychological depth in storytelling.
- Both long-time fans of "The Hour of the Star" and those discovering Lispector for the first time.
What you'll leave with
- A comprehensive understanding of Lispector’s Ukrainian-Jewish roots and her impact on the Brazilian literary canon.
- Technical skills in analyzing the crônica form and Lispector's signature use of interior monologue and epiphany.
- The ability to navigate her dense, mystical prose with a deeper appreciation for its philosophical and cultural layers.
Four Thursdays: April 9, 16, 23 and 30, 12–1pm
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