The Last Town on Earth by Thomas Mullen Skirball Cultural Center California LA Metro: Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Barbara, Ventura County - United States Literature Tue 10 Mar 2009
Literature
Tue 10 Mar 2009
2009
March 2009
Tuesday 10 March 2009
Tue 10 Mar, 10 am-12 pm. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Admission: $125 General; $100 Members; $75 Students The Last Town on Earth by Thomas Mullen Set in 1918 against the backdrop of a deadly influenza epidemic and uncertainty surrounding World War I, this novel examines fear in many forms. The people of a remote town in Washington decide to quarantine themselves, but when a deserting soldier makes his way past the guarded entrance road, events unfold that change the town forever.
Instructor: Penelope Litt Saltsburg is a professional book group leader and former high school teacher with degrees in English, speech, and public relations. She has been affiliated with book groups for thirty years.
This winter the Skirball Book Groups examine stories of freedom in America and beyond. At each meeting, under the direction of a professional book group facilitator, participants learn about the author\'s background and explore the book together, engaging in lively conversation. Discussion questions are distributed in advance of each class session. Participants must read the book prior to each class session. All books are available at Audrey\'s Museum Store at the Skirball. Book Group participants receive a 10% discount (may not be combined with other discounts).