Book Club with Bram
Join author, critic and all-round book tragic, Bram Presser for a fun and lively chat about some of the greatest lost gems of Jewish literature.
The first session will include an exploration on the parameters of Jewish writing. You will have the chance to share your favourites and discuss a few short stories (to be sent).
In the second session, Bram will lead a discussion on the book, Voices in the Evening by Natalia Ginzburg, arguably the greatest Italian novelist of the post-War era. This gem explores the past and future, personal identity and family dynamics, in provincial Italy in the aftermath of World War Two.
The next three sessions will focus on an individual book, titles to be released to participants prior to the sessions.
No previous knowledge is needed, all are welcome to participate.
JMA Book Club comes to you in partnership with Melbourne Jewish Book Week.
Image: Courtesy of Adrian Elton
Learning & Engagement Supporters
Tuesday 25 March, Tuesday 6 May, Tuesday 17 June, Tuesday 5 August, Tuesday 16 September
Cost
$157.50 JMA Members
$175 Non-members
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About Your Tutor
Bram Presser is a semi-reformed punk rocker, recovering academic and lapsed lawyer. His novel, The Book of Dirt (2017), won the National Jewish Book Award for Debut Fiction (USA), the Voss Prize and three categories at the NSW Premiers Literary Awards. His stories have appeared in numerous journals and collections. He was also co-founder of Melbourne Jewish Book Week and writes the popular Substack, A Book For Ants. In his spare time, Bram is a literary critic and has judged literary prizes including the Stella Prize, the Victorian Premiers Awards and The Age Book of the Year.
