And Quiet Flows the Don by Mikhail Sholokov: The novel deals with the life of the Cossacks living in the Don River valley during the early 20th century, just prior to World War I ... The book deals not only with the struggles and suffering of the Cossacks, but the landscape itself is vividly brought to life...And Quiet Flows the Don is an epic picture of Russian life during a time of crisis and examines it through political, military, romantic, and civilian lenses.
www.mostinfluentialbooks.com/book/159/and-quiet-flows-the-don/

Nominated by: Nick
Presenter: Nick
Commentator: Needed

Date: 17 Sept 2014
Time: 19:15 sharp

Format:
1. Members introduction (5 minutes)
2. Club statistics (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: 15, rue des Savoises, la Maison des Associations. Room: See the noticeboard in the lobby)

Map: http://www.lafea.org/contacts.htm

Note: reading the book is not a "must" to attend the meeting!

Look forward to see you all!

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