Hemingway: A Life in Literature
Taught by Ryan Howard
Ages 14-18, 15 students
Saturdays: April 19, 26, May 3: 1-3pm
** This workshop takes place at Habe Mills Pine Lodge,
411 Longshore Drive, right by the Argo Canoe Livery **
He's been called a genius, a misogynistic you-know-what, an alcoholic, groundbreaking, boring, brilliant, and manic depressive, among other things. He won the Pulitzer Prize and is a Nobel Laureate. He loved war, bullfighting, wine, women, hunting, & fishing, but many thought his macho persona was a facade. A complicated man, he — like his father, brother, sister, and later, his granddaughter — committed suicide. Love him or hate him, all literature aficionados have an opinion on him, and generally it's a strong one.
In this workshop, we will explore Hemingway's life and work as we read several short stories from The Nick Adams Stories. We'll do it the way Hemingway himself would have appreciated: in a cabin in the woods. In this three-session workshop, we'll discuss his work in-depth, and we'll also hike, go on a canoe trip, and enjoy the outdoors. In addition to reading and discussing, there will be plenty of writi ng projects too, both in your own style and emulating Hemingway's distinct style. A chapbook of our work will be released at the Ann Arbor Book Festival.
This workshop is sponsored by the Michigan Humanities Council in conjunction with the Great Michigan Read.
Ryan Howard loves Hemingway. And so does his dad.
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Hemingway: A Life in Literature
Space is limited, so we ask that each child only sign up for two workshops per schedule.
Please note that filling out this form does not guarantee you a spot in the workshop. We’ll contact you to confirm your registration either way. If you have any questions, call us at (734) 761-3463.
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