I've been running a book club out of my house the past few months. After a short break for the holidays, we're getting ready to resume on Jan. 9, when we look at Charlotte Brontë's "Jane Eyre." As always, the club is open to new members as we start a new book.
Often described as an early and influential feminist work because of its focus on the feelings and character of a strong female character, "Jane Eyre" has been adapted into a number of movies, most recently this past year, and into a number of musicals and even operas.
The club generally meets at 11 a.m. Mondays at my house. We'll be looking at a few things over the course of the book, but with a particular focus on Brontë's characterization of her major characters. Other discussions are likely to touch on Brontë's depiction of religion in the persons of Brocklehurst, Helen Burns and St. John Rivers, and on Jane's efforts to maintain her independence in the presence of strong male characters such as Brocklehurst, Rochester and St. John Rivers.
The book club is intended for young teens, but is open to anyone who reads the books and is up for the discussions. There is no charge for the group. Our first discussion, of the first five chapters of "Jane Eyre," is set to begin at 11 a.m. Jan. 9.
Feel free to contact me for directions, or with any other questions.
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