In this ongoing seminar exploring how the arts affect us and why they matter, the subject this term is the short story and its tag-along genre, lyric poetry. Class discussion will focus on individual stories and poems while also exploring broader questions such as the following: Why do many readers prefer stories to poems? What makes a story or poem short? Do the genres share features other than brevity? What are the strengths and limitations of each genre? How do modern stories and poems differ from earlier works? Are the “meanings” of most stories and poems emotional rather than intellectual? How fully has an author realized a work’s potential? How worthwhile is the story or poem, and why? For receiving class assignments and materials, an email address is a must. Limit 24.

Joseph Longino, PhD
10:00—Noon Tuesday, Starts Feb. 17
Westover Hills Church of Christ, Room 201
8332 Mesa Drive (78759)