Modernism

[close] This global discussion group has been designed to encourage debates about important and underreported issues of our era. All you need is an enquiring mind and a desire to gain or share “underground knowledge”. This is also a place to discuss the controversial topics explored in The Underground Knowledge Series (non-fiction books) by James Morcan & Lance Morcan as well as the Underground Knowledge podcast show.

[close] "On paths unknown, we tread with wonder. Through a glass darkly, to brave new worlds and beyond we go." We seek to explore and do critical reading from any genre on challenging literature, both new and established, that links into themes of exploring ideas relating to various aspects of culture, society and technology, as well as what is loosely called 'literary fiction'; and in addition, non-English translated literature from around the world. We also discuss classics as well as avant-garde literature from all eras inasfar as they have challenged the world around them. Wherever necessary to give more background knowledge, discussion of non-fiction books are welcome. The idea is to provide not only a forum for discussion, but a database of book-ish information for the eclectic reader. Our threads all remain open indefinitely, so you can browse through and read and/or contribute at your own leisure.

[close] Literature and Lapdogs is group hosting online and in-person events for literature enthusiasts. Our online events include slow readings of classical and contemporary literature, and lectures and discussions for major authors and their works. Our first in-person event will be Dalloway Day, on June 20th at 5pm at the Center at West Park (www.centeratwestpark.org). To join one of our events, simply sign up. You can also check out the Literature & Lapdogs Podcast, our online newsletter, and our online courses (via CharlotteFiehn.com).

[close] This group has been created to discuss the works of Virginia Woolf in its broadest sense. It helps new readers in finding their way in her works, it encourages familiar readers to keep reading and re-reading and offers a platform to discuss the many themes and literary devices used by Virginia Woolf. The readings tend to be slow to let the words sink in and take some time to contemplate and/or re-read some parts. Feel free to ask questions or join the group read.