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Short Stories: Read, Reflect, Discuss – Claire Levesque

Course Details

Course Fee
$35.00
Dates
3/26/26 - 4/3026
Schedule
Thursdays 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Format
In Person
Location
UMA-Bangor, Eastport Hall, Room 135
Instructor
Claire Levesque
Seats Available
0

Course Description

Course Overview

Love reading, but short on time? Dive into this short story course! These shorter, creatively written stories deliver drama, emotion, and thought-provoking ideas to discuss with each other. With fewer characters, and one main idea, short stories are less complex than reading a full novel. Come discover how small stories make a big impact!”

Logistics

  • Instructor: Claire Levesque

  • Location: In-Person, UMA-Bangor Campus, Eastport Hall, Room 135

  • Dates: 6 sessions-March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

  • Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

  • Maximum: 8

What to Expect

There may be some modifications to this short story list. Copies will be emailed to registered members to read and take notes in advance of each class session. 
STORIES
AUTHOR
GENRE
“The Yellow Wallpaper”
Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Gothic Horror
“A Pair of Stockings” / “The Story of an Hour”
Kate Chopin
Realism early Feminism / Realistic Fiction
“Premium Harmony”
Stephen King
Realistic Short Story
“An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge”
Ambrose Bierce
Historical Fiction
“Sugar Island”
Claire Lichette
Literary Fiction
“Ten Year Affair”
Erin Somers
  Women’s Fiction    (Domestic)

 

About the Instructor: Claire Levesque

Claire Levesque has degrees in teaching as well as a secondary English degree and has she taught Adult Education classes for thirteen years in a variety of subjects. Claire was a tutor, mentor, and trainer, for Literacy Volunteers of Maine in Bangor. In 2022 she received the “Champion of Literacy Award” for her many volunteer hours teaching and training other volunteers how to work with adults who wanted to achieve the gift of being able to read. Claire is an avid reader as well , and a lifelong learner, taking classes through Maine Senior Colleges all over the state.

This class is archived and is no longer open for registration.

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