Book 43: "Romeo and Juliet"
Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012 @ 19:00
Librairie-café Les Recyclables: 53, rue de Carouge, Geneva
Romeo and Juliet (by William Shakespeare, 1597 English) Romeo and Juliet, which ranks among Shakespeare's most popular and well-known plays, is considered by some critics to be the first and greatest example of romantic tragedy written during the Renaissance. The play centres on two youths from feuding families who, upon falling in love, attempt to defy social custom, patriarchal power, and destiny. Their efforts meet with disastrous results, including the deaths of Tybalt and Mercutio, as well as the tragic demise of Romeo and Juliet.
Nominated by: Mehran
Presenter: Parijat
Commenter: Volunteer needed
Date: 22 August 2012
Time: 19:15 sharp
Format:
1. Members introduction (5 minutes)
2. Club demography (2 minutes)
3. Introducing interesting books (5 minutes)
4. Brief introduction of next book (2 minutes)
5. Book presentation (20-30 minutes)
– A brief history of author’s life
– A short summary of the book
– Main/new ideas that the book brought to the society at the time that it was written
– What were the major implications/reactions at the time that it was written?
– What are the major implications on our daily lives (if any)?
6. Group discussion led by the commentator (45-60 minutes), member’s personal view about the book, opposing ideas.
At the end of the meeting, a group of us goes to a bar nearby for a drink, everyone is welcome to join.
Venue: Librairie-café Les Recyclables: 53, rue de Carouge, Genève
Tram 12/13 arrêt Pont d'Arve ou Augustin,
Bus 1/4/44 arrêt Pont d'Arve ou Plainpalais,
Parking vélo devant l'arcade,
Parking voiture sous le centre commercial Plainpalais-centre
Note: reading the book is not a "must" to attend the meeting!
Look forward to see you all!
To purchase the hard copy, you can send an email to Grégory in Librairie-café Les Recyclables: [email protected]
To participate in the on-going book selection process: www.mostinfluentialbooks.com
To join the club: http://www.glocals.com/#/groups/geneva/geneva-book-club-group.htm
To see the upcoming events:https://sites.google.com/site/genevabookclubgbc/event/2012
Nominated by: Mehran
Presenter: Parijat
Commenter: Volunteer needed
Date: 22 August 2012
Time: 19:15 sharp
Format:
1. Members introduction (5 minutes)
2. Club demography (2 minutes)
3. Introducing interesting books (5 minutes)
4. Brief introduction of next book (2 minutes)
5. Book presentation (20-30 minutes)
– A brief history of author’s life
– A short summary of the book
– Main/new ideas that the book brought to the society at the time that it was written
– What were the major implications/reactions at the time that it was written?
– What are the major implications on our daily lives (if any)?
6. Group discussion led by the commentator (45-60 minutes), member’s personal view about the book, opposing ideas.
At the end of the meeting, a group of us goes to a bar nearby for a drink, everyone is welcome to join.
Venue: Librairie-café Les Recyclables: 53, rue de Carouge, Genève
Tram 12/13 arrêt Pont d'Arve ou Augustin,
Bus 1/4/44 arrêt Pont d'Arve ou Plainpalais,
Parking vélo devant l'arcade,
Parking voiture sous le centre commercial Plainpalais-centre
Note: reading the book is not a "must" to attend the meeting!
Look forward to see you all!
To purchase the hard copy, you can send an email to Grégory in Librairie-café Les Recyclables: [email protected]
To participate in the on-going book selection process: www.mostinfluentialbooks.com
To join the club: http://www.glocals.com/#/groups/geneva/geneva-book-club-group.htm
To see the upcoming events:https://sites.google.com/site/genevabookclubgbc/event/2012
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