Newberry Adult Education Seminars will meet both virtually and in the building for the Winter/Spring term. Although we are still primarily virtual, you will find a smaller selection of in-person seminars in the schedule. For more information about the Newberry’s virtual seminars, including a Zoom tutorial, please see our Virtual Seminars FAQ page. If you have questions about online learning, please reach out to adulteducation@newberry.org. Registration opens Wednesday, January 19th at 9am (Central time). Registration will take place through our online platform, Learning Stream.

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Seminar Description

A survey of writers and literary critics conducted by the NYT found Beloved the best work of American fiction of the past 35 years. An enthralling and shocking work of historical fiction based on a true story, Beloved portrays a woman’s escape with her children from slavery – and the aftermath. We will read and discuss the complex novel, understanding the historical, social, and cultural climate of the times. We will also discuss the literary techniques Toni Morrison uses to explore such themes as mother love and self-love, the trauma of slavery, and its effects on survivors..

Six sessions. Registration – $230/$207

Linda Levine (MA in English Education from Northwestern University) has taught English and Humanities for decades, including many seminars at The Newberry.

Materials List

Required:

• Toni Morrison, Beloved.(Vintage Reprint edition, 2004) ISBN: 978-1400033416.