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Ruth Prawer Jhabala: Heat and Dust Do. 29.10.-10.12.26, 7-mal,
Reading Group 17.30-19.00 h
Ruth Prawer Jhabala’s novel «Heat and Dust» won the Liestal, Reformierte Kirche
Booker prize in 1975. The book tells two powerful sto- Liestal-Seltisberg
ries about cross-cultural relationships at specific CHF 276.– exkl. Buch
moments in the history of India. Level C1. S 405 0901
Andrea Bollinger, Dr.
Rainstorms and English Masterpieces: Di. 03.11.-24.11.26, 4-mal,
An Exceptionally Creative Swiss Summer 14.30-16.00 h
Thunderstorms and bored guests in Lord Byron’s villa VHSBB, Basel
near Lake Geneva led to one of the most productive CHF 158.– exkl. Buch
stays in literary history: Frankenstein and vampyres. S 405 0902
Have a closer look! Level C1.
Andrea Bollinger, Dr.

Rediscovering a Queen of Crime: Ethel Lina White, Do. 14.01.-11.03.27, 7-mal,
«The Lady Vanishes» & «The Spiral Staircase» 17.30-19.00 h
Reading Group Liestal, Reformierte Kirche
Ethel Lina White wrote atmospheric psychological thril- Liestal-Seltisberg
lers. We shall read two most popular works of hers and CHF 276.– exkl. Buch
watch their film adaptations. Level C1. S 405 0903
Andrea Bollinger, Dr.
Switzerland and Tolkien’s Middle-Earth: A Fateful Di. 02.03.-16.03.27, 3-mal,
Journey 14.30-16.00 h
In this course, we shall have a closer look at the fasci- VHSBB, Basel
nating trek through Switzerland that inspired J. R. R. CHF 140.– exkl. Buch
Tolkien to later create his magical Middle-Earth - with S 405 0904
input, discussion and hiking tipps! Level C1.
Andrea Bollinger, Dr.
Beyond Borders Mo. 09.11.26-01.03.27, 12-mal,
Reading Group 18.00-19.30 h
We look at some of the writers in English who transcend Holbein Schulhaus, Basel
borders to represent other cultures, other voices. The CHF 390.– exkl. Buch
emphasis will be on at-home reading and class discus- S 406 0901
sion. Level C2.
Georgia Staub-Clarke, M.A. Do. 12.11.26-04.03.27, 12-mal,
10.30-12.00 h
VHSBB, Basel
CHF 390.– exkl. Buch
S 406 0902