In this course we will examine five books which form the canon of American literature. Almost all American Literature can be traced to at least one of these five books. A modern reading of them will shed light upon the issues and messages of today; and, with our new eyes will enhance our reading of literature currently published—works of powerful fiction that are sure to become future classics.



This class will be held onsite at WIH and online via Zoom.

Five Week Course Schedule:
Tuesday, Jan 18 | Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Tuesday, Feb 08 | Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
Tuesday, Mar 08 | My Antonia by Willa Cather
Tuesday, Apr 12 | The Awakening by Kate Chopin
Tuesday, May 10 | The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald