Melville’s Moby Dick: Imperialism, Capitalism, and the Ship of State
with Christine Eastus

“I have written a wicked book and feel as spotless as a lamb,” wrote Herman Melville when he completed his masterpiece.

A reading (or re-reading) of Melville's epic novel in 2008 reveals it as a visionary parable for today's world. Although Melville wrote it in the middle of the 19th century, he explores significant philosophical, political, religious, ethical and moral questions and issues which are as fresh and pertinent as today's headlines. In addition, he spins a whale of a tale!

We will read the book at a leisurely pace, as we consider its implications and allusions, multiple levels of meaning, connections, profanities, and thought-provoking ambiguities.

Sessions: Four, 75-minute meetings, bimonthly
When:Thursdays, February 14 & 28, March 13 & 27
Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
Cost: $160

Register at least two weeks before your class first meets.

Christine Eastus taught upper school English at Greenhill for 35 years. Now ìretired,î she directs Greenhill After Dark and fulfills a long-standing dream: making the talents of the Greenhill community available to adults. She holds her M.A. in Literature from the University of Texas at Austin.

For questions, contact Christine Eastus at afterdark@greenhill.org, or by phone at (972) 628-5441.

 

Greenhill After Dark is sponsored by the Greenhill School Alumni Association.