We'll be thinking about the moments that stand out in Laurie Lee's 1959 book, Cider with Rosie. It is generally agreed to be a rural classic, presenting a view of Gloucestershire's Slad valley in the early 20th century. How does it impact on the present-day reader? We'll be thinking about the impact this book had, both when first published and in the years following. When did you first discover it? We'll ask questions about the way it's written and what it tells us about people, places, events, memory and truth. It will be useful to have read this book prior to the session.
Course aim
To discuss Laurie Lee's 'Cider with Rosie', with a view to thinking about the way he gathers and structures his memories.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- This course is for beginners and improvers
- It will be useful to have read the book before the session.
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Discuss my thoughts about the experience of reading Cider with Rosie
- Share my thoughts about the writing style.
- Contribute thoughts about the way memoirs present history
- Discuss the impact of some of the key moments from book.
What else do I need to know?
It would be useful to have a copy of Cider with Rosie.
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