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P. - To the Lighthouse, Invisible Man, Beloved, Mrs Dalloway participant K. - Proust/Magic Mountain participant W. - Great Ideas, Great Books participant J. - King Lear & Proust participant H. - King Lear & Proust participant S. - Virginia Woolf participant, Proust participant A. - Ulysses, Proust & Faulkner participant N. - Ulysses participant, Odyssey, TS EliotI would recommend courses led by Toby to anyone who wants to look at a text in detail in a study group
I was certainly surprised at how much I was thrown off balance by these two astounding writers…I look forward to returning for more
I had a truly challenging and rewarding time with Mann and Proust last term, and must thank you for this...even though the combination of the two was at times too much! I was reading today about Stendhal syndrome...Apparently he suggested that Art can make you feel ill...I was certainly surprised at how much I was thrown off balance by these two astounding writers...I look forward to returning for more."We all came to the group with different backgrounds and interests but Mark has skillfully guided us through a stimulating programme of Greek literature.
I always leave the meetings with a much broader understanding of what we are reading than when I arrived
Everyone feels they get heard and therefore that each of us has a contribution to make
In all of the courses I have attended I have felt a bond within the group, and this contributes significantly to the quality of the discussions
Lovely, intimate groups with in-depth discussions, lots of learning, and friendships are made for life there
OMG! Nothing compares to the Salon experience: I've been attending courses, classes and seminars for more than 40 years but this is different: BETTER: lovely, intimate groups with in-depth discussions, lots of learning and friendships are made for life there.
The notes, recordings, background information and critical essays are enormously helpful and such that I have never come across before.
Above all it is easy going, friendly and NO PRESSURE. Anyone, whatever the standard, will benefit from such patient and kind [and funny] meetings."I’ve read things I’d never dared read before. I’ve made new friends and met really interesting people.
I've read things I'd never dared read before. I've made new friends and met really interesting people.
I am very happy with how things are in the groups, however there are times when we all (me included) get into telling people what to think, rather than keeping the discussion in the mode of enquiry-we all get carried away with our passions, when the text gets heated!
I am grateful for the way you facilitate the group and keep us to task, plus your enthusiasm and constant spirit of enquiry is very motivating and inspiring."On Jazz by Toni Morrison
I am only sorry that because of holiday dates I won't be able to come on your next study of 'Beloved' but will catch up with you soon in another study I am sure.
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I would recommend courses led by Toby to anyone who wants to look at a text in detail in a study group
I was certainly surprised at how much I was thrown off balance by these two astounding writers…I look forward to returning for more
We all came to the group with different backgrounds and interests but Mark has skillfully guided us through a stimulating programme of Greek literature.
I always leave the meetings with a much broader understanding of what we are reading than when I arrived
Everyone feels they get heard and therefore that each of us has a contribution to make
In all of the courses I have attended I have felt a bond within the group, and this contributes significantly to the quality of the discussions
Lovely, intimate groups with in-depth discussions, lots of learning, and friendships are made for life there
I’ve read things I’d never dared read before. I’ve made new friends and met really interesting people.
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