Description
In this course, we will practice reading through the eyes of a writer. By reading short prose texts such as prose poems, flash fiction and micro-essays, we will ask what techniques writers use to craft a literary text into a “living utterance with immediacy and texture” (Nancy Walker). A series of guided reflections will help us enrich our reading habits and become more aware of the layers of literary prose. Aspiring and experienced writers are welcome—as are passionate readers and curious minds!
Barbara Thimm is a writer, translator, and educator. Her translations of selected poems by Timothy Donnelly and Mary Jo Bang were published by luxbooks in Germany. “A Discovery Behind the House,” the translation of a short story by Ror Wolf, appeared in Asymptote. She lives in Cambridge with her husband and two sons.
