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Clarice Lispector’s *A Breath of Life*: Dialogues with an Imaginary Character – Explore a Philosophical and Introspective Work Where the Narrator Engages in Dialogue with a Fictional Character, Exploring Themes of Creation, Existence, and the Act of Writing.

A Breath of Life: Dialogues with an Imaginary Character - Unpacking Clarice Lispector's Existential Masterpiece (Lecture delivered with theatrical flair, occasional dramatic pauses, and a knowing wink.) Alright, settle in,…
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Gabriel García Márquez’s *Chronicle of a Death Foretold*: A Story Where Everyone Knows the Outcome – Explore the Events Leading Up to a Murder in a Small Colombian Town, Where Everyone Knows It Will Happen but No One Stops It, Examining Fate, Honor, and Collective Responsibility.

Chronicle of a Death Foretold: A Lecture on Fate, Honor, and the Absolutely Clueless Town (🔔 Ringing Bell Icon - signaling the start of the lecture) Alright, settle down, settle…
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Flannery O’Connor’s *Everything That Rises Must Converge*: Social Change in the American South – Read a Collection of O’Connor’s Stories That Examine Racial Tensions, Social Changes, and Religious Themes in the American South During the Civil Rights Era.

Flannery O'Connor's Everything That Rises Must Converge: Social Change in the American South (Lecture Style: A slightly sardonic, slightly Southern professor with a penchant for the dramatic and a healthy…
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Raymond Carver’s *Where I’m Calling From*: Stories of Everyday Struggles and Moments of Grace – Explore a Collection of Carver’s Later Short Stories That Capture the Lives of Ordinary People Dealing with Challenges, Often Finding Moments of Connection and Hope.

Raymond Carver's Where I'm Calling From: A Drunkard's Guide to Grace (and Other Everyday Disasters) (Lecture Hall. Dimly lit. A projected slide shows the cover of Where I'm Calling From.…
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Alice Munro’s *Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage*: Stories of Relationships and Transformations – Read a Collection of Munro’s Stories That Delve into the Complexities of Human Relationships, Exploring Love, Friendship, and the Unexpected Turns of Life.

Lecture: Decoding the Munro Code: A Deep Dive into Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage (Welcome! Grab a metaphorical coffee and settle in. We’re about to embark on a journey into…
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Margaret Atwood’s *Oryx and Crake*: A Post-Apocalyptic Love Story and Warning – Explore a Future Devastated by a Pandemic and Unpack the Events Leading to the Catastrophe Through the Memories of the Survivor, Questioning Science, Ethics, and Human Responsibility.

Margaret Atwood's Oryx and Crake: A Post-Apocalyptic Love Story and Warning – A Lecture (Image: A lone figure silhouetted against a vibrant sunset over a ravaged landscape. Maybe add a…