2022 – 2023 Law and Literature

Session 6 | May 26, 2023 | Morrison’s Beloved (novel)

Friday, May 26, 2023
12:00 P.M. Pacific
90 minutes
Virtual

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law and lit

 

The registration links, program dates and the background readings are listed below.  (As these are intended as discussion sessions, the events will NOT be recorded.)

Berkeley Judicial Institute’s 2021-22 virtual law and literature series was smart, engaging and fun; consider joining us as we introduce our virtual 2022-23 law and literature series.  

Using great works as text, these programs provide participants the opportunity to reflect on how literature provides insight into contemporary issues. All are welcome to register to participate; we ask those participating to be prepared to discuss the readings during out time together.  

No promises, but we anticipate a lively, honest, and respectful exchange of views!

Professor Julie Empric of Eckerd College, whose facilitation of similar programs has been met with rave reviews, will lead the sessions.

Think of a vibrant book club discussion, and you will have a sense of what we are trying to achieve. 

Registration for each session is limited, and you must register separately for each session of interest.  Should your plans change, please cancel your registration to provide an opportunity for someone else.

We hope you will join us.

Our Schedule:

Session 1 | Friday, July 15, 2022 | Miller’s The Crucible(play) 

Session 2 | Friday, September 16, 2022  | Melville, “Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Tale of Wall Street” (novella) 

Session 3 | November 18, 2022 | Faulkner’s “Barn Burning” and Mérimée’s “Mateo Falcone” (short stories)

Session 4 | Friday, January 13, 2023 | Shakespeare’s Hamlet (play)

Session 5 | March 17, 2023 | Colm Tóibín | The Heather Blazing (novel)

Session 6 | May 26, 2023 | Morrison’s Beloved (novel) | REGISTER