Our next book for discussion is the Waukesha Reads pick, 1984 by George Orwell. We will meet on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the Waukesha Public Library Community Room.
The book discussion is open to all and will take place after a scholar panel discussion from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
The book discussion is open to all and will take place after a scholar panel discussion from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Here is information about the library program:
Food for Thought, Snacks and Scholars: Politics, Philosophy and Propaganda in George Orwell’s Work
Where: Waukesha Public Library, 321 Wisconsin Avenue, Waukesha (map)
Description: Enjoy refreshments (sandwiches, chips, fruit & beverage) and an intriguing discussion with local scholars:
Barb Reinhart (UW-Waukesha, Art) and Tim Dunn (UW-Waukesha, Philosophy): "Exploring the Space Between Art and Propaganda"
Dean Kowalski (UW-Waukesha, Philosophy): "Objectivity and Realism in Orwell’s 1984: The Elusive Quest for Truth"
Kevin Guilfoy (Carroll University, Philosophy): "Fascism is Hard Work: Human Nature and Social Control in 1984"
Details: 262-524-3682
Here is a book description for 1984:
"Written in 1948, 1984 was George Orwell’s chilling prophecy about the future. And while 1984 has come and gone, Orwell’s narrative is timelier than ever. "The novel can be summed up in its most famous quote, “Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.” - from the Waukehsa Reads website.
Fasten your seat belts, because Waukesha Reads will soon kick-off a month-long series of lectures, tours, book discussions, and other fun activities about 1984, such as "Dinner and a Movie" ($20) at the Majestic Theater. Please pick up your free book, reading guide, and calendar of community-wide events at Waukesha Public Library and check out the Waukesha Reads website at: http://www.waukeshareads.org/
The kick-off events for Waukesha Reads are at Freeman Friday Night Live, Friday, September 28, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 29, 8:00 a.m. - 12 Noon, Waukesha Farmers' Market. Get you free George Orwell button that the Waukesha Public Library teen group made for you!
Please also help with the Waukesha Reads Service project, "Children's Books for Hope Center" by dropping off new or gently used children's board books, picture books with words, and chapter books for grades 2- 5 at Martha Merrell's and at other Waukesha Reads events.
Looking forward to a great month of Waukesha Reads events and activities!
