History Tour at the Library
Take a dive into the Library's archives and discover our rich 103-year history during this expert-led presentation.
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An Evening of Poetry with Adrienne Raphel and Megan Fernandes
The American Library in ParisHybrid Event2022-23 American Library Visiting Fellow Adrienne Raphel and poet Megan Fernandes read and discuss a selection of recent works. An evening dedicated to the practice of poetry in the modern world.
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(Hybrid) The Cathedrals of France with R. Howard Bloch
The American Library in ParisHybrid EventFrom their first foundations to the present day, celebrated art historian R. Howard Bloch takes us inside six of France’s most magnificent cathedrals.
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Critical Conversations Meeting Eight: Solitude
The American Library in ParisMeeting eight of Critical Conversations, an expert-led discussion series. This season: a reflection on how to lead a contemplative, vital, and unmediated life in an ever-faster digital world.
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(Hybrid) The International Library Part II: Translating Traditions
The Center for Fiction 15 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesHybrid EventCarmen Boullosa and Samantha Schnee consider translation many times over: from the Book of Genesis, to Boullosa's Book of Eve, to Schnee's translation of Boullosa.
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(Online) The Case for Forgetting with Lewis Hyde
The American Library in ParisVirtual EventCelebrated literary critic Lewis Hyde asks us to reflect upon our obsession with memory and fear of forgetting. What might happen if we embraced letting go?
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(Hybrid) Natasha Lance Rogoff on Post-Soviet Sesame Street
The American Library in ParisVirtual EventSesame Street transformed children’s television in America. What happened when it was brought to the post-Soviet stage? The series’ lead producer tells all.
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(In person) Summer 2023 Writing Workshop: Form & Craft Meeting Two
The American Library in ParisMeeting two of our two-part Summer 2023 Workshop: Form & Craft with American Library in Paris Visiting Fellow Adrienne Raphel.
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History Tour at the Library
The American Library in ParisTake a dive into the Library's archives and discover our rich 103-year history during this expert-led presentation.
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Winning at College, with Richard Montauk (ages 14–adult)
The American Library in ParisFind out how you can get the most out of the U.S. university experience.
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(Hybrid) The Women who Refused with Jennifer Tamas
The American Library in ParisHybrid EventThe heroines of classical literature may not have been as submissive as traditional interpretations propose. Learn how women across literature have repeatedly and strategically said ‘no’.
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(Hybrid) Crafting a Project with Adrienne Raphel
The American Library in ParisHybrid Event2022-23 Visiting Fellow Adrienne Raphel provides an exclusive preview of her research at the Library and the secrets to her method.
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