From wppdirector at gmail.com Sat Jun 11 19:13:14 2016 From: wppdirector at gmail.com (Henry P. Mills) Date: Sat, 11 Jun 2016 19:13:14 -0400 Subject: [percy-l] Walker Percy Weekend Wrap: A Blog Report Message-ID: Dear Percy-L: For those interested in a recap of the 2016 Walker Percy Weekend held June 3-5, you may wish to tune in to the following blog. The blog provides a number of short vignettes about the various events and discussion panels as well as several photographs. Percy-L community members who attended are certainly invited to share their own comments or experiences for the benefit of the community. Enjoy! Henry Mills Percy-L Administrator ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Walker Percy Weekend Wrap by Rod Dreher* http://www.theamericanconservative.com/dreher/walker-percy-weekend-wrap/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From wppdirector at gmail.com Sun Jun 19 14:01:46 2016 From: wppdirector at gmail.com (Henry P. Mills) Date: Sun, 19 Jun 2016 14:01:46 -0400 Subject: [percy-l] Proposal for a Slow Reading Group discussion of a Percy novel for the summer (8-weeks) Message-ID: Dear Percy-L: As when we pursued a very fruitful Slow Reading Group discussion of "Love in the Ruins," this post is a query to see if any community members are interested in choosing another Percy novel for an open listserv discussion this summer of the centennial year of Percy's birth. By my calendar, there is still plenty of time before mid-August arrives and a new academic year starts (8 weeks, in fact), so now is a great opportunity to become reacquainted with a favorite (or new) Percy novel, individually and collectively. Here is information about the process for our new members and for all to reacquaint ourselves to the process, followed by one possible suggestion for a novel. *HOW TO OPEN A BOOK DISCUSSION* 1) Through a group process, members suggest a novel through the listserv for all to consider until a consensus is reached. 2) The book is then divided up into reasonable (usually weekly) reading lengths. 3) Members then self-volunteer ahead of time (though some may jump in later) as discussion leaders to post questions, comments, or quotes to start off discussion about that week's reading. Once begun, any list member may participate or simply "tune-in" as inclined or respond to comments made during the open discussion. With "Love in the Ruins" we certainly had some interesting perspectives offered on which we all did not always agree! *A POSSIBLE NOVEL* I might suggest "The Moviegoer" since that is the novel where Percy began for most of us. In addition, The Walker Percy Project now features an interactive multiple choice quiz on the novel at: . Give it a try, and if you can't successfully answer all the questions, maybe that is indeed a sign that it is time for a re-reading of MG. Other quizzes (in PDF print form) found on that webpage include ones for "The Last Gentleman" and "Lancelot." *SUGGESTIONS ARE INVITED AT THIS TIME* All are free to post any ideas they have at this time. It is not necessary for all to read the same edition of the book. Any takers? Best wishes, Henry Mills -- Percy-L Administrator -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From wppdirector at gmail.com Mon Jun 20 13:09:40 2016 From: wppdirector at gmail.com (Henry P. Mills) Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2016 13:09:40 -0400 Subject: [percy-l] Fwd: Re: Fwd: Proposal for a Slow Reading Group discussion of a Percy novel for the summer (8-weeks) In-Reply-To: <372799437.6186858.1466363298636.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> References: <372799437.6186858.1466363298636.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Dear Percy-L: I'm forwarding the below from Janet Cantor, who is interested in participating in slow reading group and introducing questions as a discussion leader. Please keep your suggestions coming for a book, posting them to the community through the listserv. Best, Henry Mills ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subject: Re: Fwd: [percy-l] Proposal for a Slow Reading Group discussion of a Percy novel for the summer (8-weeks) Date: Sun, 19 Jun 2016 19:08:18 +0000 (UTC) From: janetcantor37 at yahoo.com Whatever book is chosen, I would be glad to have first dibs on being the concluding writer. Since the Moviegoer may be the choice and since the end of that book is what charmed me so much, I would be pleased to have that as my portion. Janet Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: [percy-l] Proposal for a Slow Reading Group discussion of a Percy novel for the summer (8-weeks) Date: Sun, 19 Jun 2016 14:01:46 -0400 From: Henry P. Mills Reply-To: wppdirector at gmail.com, Percy-L: Literary and Philosophical Discussion To: Percy-L: Literary and Philosophical Discussion -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From wppdirector at gmail.com Mon Jun 20 18:10:43 2016 From: wppdirector at gmail.com (Henry P. Mills) Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2016 18:10:43 -0400 Subject: [percy-l] Fwd: Another Slow Reading Group participant In-Reply-To: <800F7747-3457-4CDA-89EC-0F8FEE18454F@stokeswagner.com> References: <800F7747-3457-4CDA-89EC-0F8FEE18454F@stokeswagner.com> Message-ID: Thank you, Karl (Terrell), for expressing your interest in participating in a slow group read, and for being active in the LITR reading last time. He suggests /The//Second Coming/. -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Re: [percy-l] Proposal for a Slow Reading Group discussion of a Percy novel for the summer (8-weeks) Date: Sun, 19 Jun 2016 21:21:16 +0000 From: Karl M. Terrell To: wppdirector at gmail.com Henry, I would enjoy participating. Karl -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: [percy-l] Proposal for a Slow Reading Group discussion of a Percy novel for the summer (8-weeks) Date: Sun, 19 Jun 2016 14:01:46 -0400 From: Henry P. Mills Reply-To: wppdirector at gmail.com, Percy-L: Literary and Philosophical Discussion To: Percy-L: Literary and Philosophical Discussion Dear Percy-L: As when we pursued a very fruitful Slow Reading Group discussion of "Love in the Ruins," this post is a query to see if any community members are interested in choosing another Percy novel for an open listserv discussion this summer of the centennial year of Percy's birth. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From charlescowherd at hotmail.com Tue Jun 21 13:01:12 2016 From: charlescowherd at hotmail.com (Charles Cowherd) Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2016 17:01:12 +0000 Subject: [percy-l] Fw: Percy-L Slow Reading Discussion In-Reply-To: <3697e77e-a337-4ab3-8e53-362f1e2d2bfd@gmail.com> References: <3697e77e-a337-4ab3-8e53-362f1e2d2bfd@gmail.com> Message-ID: All, I would love to participate again in the Slow Reading Discussion. Love in the Ruins was marvelous. I would be amenable to The Moviegoer, but also to any other similar work. All my best, Charles ________________________________ From: Henry P. Mills Sent: Monday, June 20, 2016 5:24 PM To: charlescowherd at hotmail.com Subject: Percy-L Slow Reading Discussion Charles, I know you participated in the Love in the Ruins SRD. Are you interested in another reading on the listserv this summer? Would you be interested in offering reflections/comments/questions to begin a section of the chosen novel? Would be great to have you again. Please do consider chiming in on the listserv. All best, Henry -- Henry P. Mills Director & Editor The Walker Percy Project www.ibiblio.org/wpercy The Walker Percy Project - Literature, Fiction, Philosophy ... www.ibiblio.org 2016 Percy News & Activities General Public. Celebration - The Walker Percy Project Celebrates the Walker Percy Centennial The Project is a comprehensive ... -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rhonda_mcdonnell at msn.com Tue Jun 21 13:36:50 2016 From: rhonda_mcdonnell at msn.com (RHONDA MCDONNELL) Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2016 17:36:50 +0000 Subject: [percy-l] Fw: Percy-L Slow Reading Discussion In-Reply-To: References: <3697e77e-a337-4ab3-8e53-362f1e2d2bfd@gmail.com>, Message-ID: Sounds like we have a group! Any vote out there on which novel? Moviegoer? The Second Coming? Lancelot? Lancelot is my preference, but I'm happy to read and chat about any Percy! Rhonda Sent from my iPhone On Jun 21, 2016, at 10:02 AM, Charles Cowherd > wrote: All, I would love to participate again in the Slow Reading Discussion. Love in the Ruins was marvelous. I would be amenable to The Moviegoer, but also to any other similar work. All my best, Charles ________________________________ From: Henry P. Mills > Sent: Monday, June 20, 2016 5:24 PM To: charlescowherd at hotmail.com Subject: Percy-L Slow Reading Discussion Charles, I know you participated in the Love in the Ruins SRD. Are you interested in another reading on the listserv this summer? Would you be interested in offering reflections/comments/questions to begin a section of the chosen novel? Would be great to have you again. Please do consider chiming in on the listserv. All best, Henry -- Henry P. Mills Director & Editor The Walker Percy Project www.ibiblio.org/wpercy The Walker Percy Project - Literature, Fiction, Philosophy ... www.ibiblio.org 2016 Percy News & Activities General Public. Celebration - The Walker Percy Project Celebrates the Walker Percy Centennial The Project is a comprehensive ... * Percy-L Discussion Archives: http://lists.ibiblio.org/pipermail/percy-l/ * Manage Your Membership: http://lists.ibiblio.org/mailman/listinfo/percy-l * Contact the Moderator: percy-l-owner (at) lists.ibiblio.org * Visit The Walker Percy Project: http://www.ibiblio.org/wpercy -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From janetcantor37 at yahoo.com Tue Jun 21 15:48:31 2016 From: janetcantor37 at yahoo.com (janetcantor37 at yahoo.com) Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2016 19:48:31 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [percy-l] Fw: Percy-L Slow Reading Discussion In-Reply-To: References: <3697e77e-a337-4ab3-8e53-362f1e2d2bfd@gmail.com> Message-ID: <2009566759.7632063.1466538511091.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Lancelot is a lso a good choice. I think Moviegoer for this year is the best. But whatever. As long as I get first dibs on being last.Janet Sounds like we have a group! Any vote out there on which novel? Moviegoer? The Second Coming? Lancelot? Lancelot is my preference, but I'm happy to read and chat about any Percy! Rhonda Sent from my iPhone On Jun 21, 2016, at 10:02 AM, Charles Cowherd wrote: -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From wppdirector at gmail.com Tue Jun 21 20:03:34 2016 From: wppdirector at gmail.com (Henry P. Mills) Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2016 20:03:34 -0400 Subject: [percy-l] Fwd: Re: Fwd: Another Slow Reading Group participant In-Reply-To: <2C5EF1AC-60F6-449C-993E-D7875E050F74@gmail.com> References: <2C5EF1AC-60F6-449C-993E-D7875E050F74@gmail.com> Message-ID: All, Chuck (Lowry) has indicated his interest in joining in. Thank you, Chuck. With his suggestions below, the voting tally so far is MG (3), LG (2), SC (3), Lancelot (1), Any (2). Any others care to express interest and vote on a book choice now that a group is forming? -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Re: [percy-l] Fwd: Another Slow Reading Group participant Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2016 19:31:22 -0400 From: Chuck Lowry To: wppdirector at gmail.com Good evening, Henry. I might be inclined to agree with Karl in choosing something other than The Moviegoer, not because of The Moviegoer, which will forever be my favorite novel, the novel that changed my life: no "Moviegoer fatigue syndrome" here. Rather, I think maybe we should look at some one of the others in order to help one another out to see what is to be seen. The Second Coming is a good choice, though I might have suggested The Last Gentleman. Best, Chuck Sent from my iPad -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bradley.a.scott at gmail.com Tue Jun 21 20:10:53 2016 From: bradley.a.scott at gmail.com (Bradley Scott) Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2016 20:10:53 -0400 Subject: [percy-l] Fwd: Re: Fwd: Another Slow Reading Group participant In-Reply-To: References: <2C5EF1AC-60F6-449C-993E-D7875E050F74@gmail.com> Message-ID: I'm interested in any of the titles mentioned. Bradley A. Scott On Tue, Jun 21, 2016 at 8:03 PM, Henry P. Mills wrote: > All, Chuck (Lowry) has indicated his interest in joining in. Thank you, > Chuck. > > With his suggestions below, the voting tally so far is MG (3), LG (2), SC > (3), Lancelot (1), Any (2). Any others care to express interest and > vote on a book choice now that a group is forming? > > > -------- Forwarded Message -------- > Subject: Re: [percy-l] Fwd: Another Slow Reading Group participant > Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2016 19:31:22 -0400 > From: Chuck Lowry > To: wppdirector at gmail.com > > Good evening, Henry. > > I might be inclined to agree with Karl in choosing something other than > The Moviegoer, not because of The Moviegoer, which will forever be my > favorite novel, the novel that changed my life: no "Moviegoer fatigue > syndrome" here. Rather, I think maybe we should look at some one of the > others in order to help one another out to see what is to be seen. The > Second Coming is a good choice, though I might have suggested The Last > Gentleman. > > Best, > > Chuck > > Sent from my iPad > > > * Percy-L Discussion Archives: http://lists.ibiblio.org/pipermail/percy-l/ > > * Manage Your Membership: > http://lists.ibiblio.org/mailman/listinfo/percy-l > > * Contact the Moderator: percy-l-owner (at) lists.ibiblio.org > > * Visit The Walker Percy Project: http://www.ibiblio.org/wpercy > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From wppdirector at gmail.com Tue Jun 21 20:18:39 2016 From: wppdirector at gmail.com (Henry P. Mills) Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2016 20:18:39 -0400 Subject: [percy-l] Percy novel descriptions Message-ID: All, Book descriptions of the current horses in the running (will one win by a nose?) are available at: http://www.ibiblio.org/wpercy/books/books-percy.html Also, just because you express your desire to participate and vote on choosing a given book does not mean you have to lead a discussion segment once a slow reading discussion is begun. Best wishes, Henry Mills -- Percy-L Administator -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mhsmithjrlaw at gmail.com Wed Jun 22 08:50:55 2016 From: mhsmithjrlaw at gmail.com (Marshall Smith) Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2016 07:50:55 -0500 Subject: [percy-l] Fwd: Re: Fwd: Another Slow Reading Group participant In-Reply-To: References: <2C5EF1AC-60F6-449C-993E-D7875E050F74@gmail.com> Message-ID: I don't comment much, but enjoy the listserv. I would vote for Moviegoer. Marshall Smith On Tue, Jun 21, 2016 at 7:03 PM, Henry P. Mills wrote: > All, Chuck (Lowry) has indicated his interest in joining in. Thank you, > Chuck. > > With his suggestions below, the voting tally so far is MG (3), LG (2), SC > (3), Lancelot (1), Any (2). Any others care to express interest and > vote on a book choice now that a group is forming? > > > -------- Forwarded Message -------- > Subject: Re: [percy-l] Fwd: Another Slow Reading Group participant > Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2016 19:31:22 -0400 > From: Chuck Lowry > To: wppdirector at gmail.com > > Good evening, Henry. > > I might be inclined to agree with Karl in choosing something other than > The Moviegoer, not because of The Moviegoer, which will forever be my > favorite novel, the novel that changed my life: no "Moviegoer fatigue > syndrome" here. Rather, I think maybe we should look at some one of the > others in order to help one another out to see what is to be seen. The > Second Coming is a good choice, though I might have suggested The Last > Gentleman. > > Best, > > Chuck > > Sent from my iPad > > > * Percy-L Discussion Archives: http://lists.ibiblio.org/pipermail/percy-l/ > > * Manage Your Membership: > http://lists.ibiblio.org/mailman/listinfo/percy-l > > * Contact the Moderator: percy-l-owner (at) lists.ibiblio.org > > * Visit The Walker Percy Project: http://www.ibiblio.org/wpercy > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lauren.stacy.berdy at gmail.com Wed Jun 22 12:07:22 2016 From: lauren.stacy.berdy at gmail.com (Lauren Stacy Berdy) Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2016 12:07:22 -0400 Subject: [percy-l] Second Coming Message-ID: <2b00cb3b-8e1a-baf3-ef27-8646271b0148@gmail.com> Greetings All, Dr. Percy had a preoccupation with language. It predates his fiction. Words establish the connections between a solitary individual and the world. So I am voting for Ally Huger and Will who listened carefully to each others words and found love. Listening and attention are in short supply these days............. Thank you, Lauren Stacy Berdy -- L --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus From wppdirector at gmail.com Sun Jun 26 15:33:09 2016 From: wppdirector at gmail.com (Henry Mills) Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2016 15:33:09 -0400 Subject: [percy-l] Slow Reading Discussion: The Second Coming - Schedule and Format (discussion to begin next weekend, July 2-3) Message-ID: Dear Percy-L: It looks like the votes have it for The Second Coming. Seems like a fine choice for the centenary year of Percy's birth, given the book's sense of evolving hope and Percy's very playful approach to language throughout it. Please as a group familiarize yourselves with the following schedule, discussion format, and topic guidelines to aid us in beginning the read. Any comments or suggestions in response to this post can be sent to the entire community for consideration: 1) READING SCHEDULE I have made an outline of a reading schedule that the group can use as found at the bottom of this email. I recommend that discussion begin next weekend, July 2-3, to finish by August 27. This will give folks a chance to get the book and read the first two (2) chapters, or 40 pages total before next weekend. The breakdown is based on the Picador version, which I believe is the most recent trade copy available. This breakdown almost directly follows Percy's chapters, with the exception of chapters 5-6. The flow of the book might encourage a faster pace in places, so the group, I think, can adjust forward as we feel comfortable. The Picador version of the book can be purchased through the following link or likely at your favorite bookstore: https://www.amazon.com/Second-Coming-Novel-Walker-Percy/dp/0312243243/thewalkerpercyprA/ 2) FORMAT OF DISCUSSION In the spirit of the election year (one further word about that below), I would like to suggest that, rather than attempting to divide up sections between individuals who introduce each with questions/comments/observations, we as a group democratically move forward in an open manner through the book with the below schedule in mind as a frame. 3) DISCUSSION TOPICS I suggest that a reader response approach to the book (its themes, characters, language, etc.) is suitable for discussion, as well as any biographical or historical commentary and the like. However, it exactly being an election year, I would strongly suggest that we leave presidential politics aside. We are here to enjoy Percy, not discuss current politics. True, there was a bit of room for politics in Love in the Ruins. The Second Coming is such a delightful book that I think there is much to be enjoyed solely within itself. 4) SUMMARY - Slow reading discussion to begin next weekend, July 2-3. - The reading schedule is roughly 40 pages per week, following Percy's chapter breakdown with flexibility built in as determined by the group. - Discussion to complete by August 26 (8 weeks total at the most) following the weekly schedule below. - The format of the discussion will be open in terms of how each section is begun (i.e., no assigned discussion leaders). - All discussion topics -- as will lead us to enjoy the book in its wonderful charm, art, and spirit -- are welcome, with a special caveat restricting the introduction of presidential politics. Sorry, folks, that's another listserv! - Any responses to this email are welcome at this time by sending them to the Percy-L community as a whole. The Second Coming is a fine book and, personally, I believe, should give us all quite an enjoyable read, discussion, and ultimately renewed appreciation for Percy and his wonderful art and sense of humor as an uplifting experience this summer. I look forward to the start of discussion next weekend, and invite all to join in. Best wishes, Henry Mills Percy-L Administrator ------------------------------ READING SCHEDULE PART I *For July 2* / Chapter 1-2 (pages 3-43) *For July 9* / Chapter 3 (pages 44-79) *For July 16* / Chapter 4 (pages 80-121) *For July 23* / Chapter 5 to 5.7 (pages 122-171) *For July 30* / Chapter 5.8 to 6 (pages 171-229) PART II *For August 6* / Chapter I (pages 233-266) *For August 13* / Chapter 2-3 (pages 267-305) *For August 20* / Chapter 4-5 (pages 306-360) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From janetcantor37 at yahoo.com Sun Jun 26 18:42:11 2016 From: janetcantor37 at yahoo.com (janetcantor37 at yahoo.com) Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2016 22:42:11 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [percy-l] Slow Reading Discussion: The Second Coming - Schedule and Format (discussion to begin next weekend, July 2-3) In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1785750956.831473.1466980931173.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Will there be discussion leaders for each section like last time?Janet Cantor From: Henry Mills To: Percy-L: Literary and Philosophical Discussion Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2016 3:33 PM Subject: [percy-l] Slow Reading Discussion: The Second Coming - Schedule and Format (discussion to begin next weekend, July 2-3) Dear Percy-L: It looks like the votes have it for The Second Coming.? Seems like a fine choice for the centenary year of Percy's birth, given the book's sense of evolving hope and Percy's very playful approach to language throughout it.? Please as a group familiarize yourselves with the following schedule, discussion format, and topic guidelines to aid us in beginning the read. Any comments or suggestions in response to this post can be sent to the entire community for consideration: 1) READING SCHEDULE I have made an outline of a reading schedule that the group can use as found at the bottom of this email. I recommend that discussion begin next weekend, July 2-3, to finish by August 27. This will give folks a chance to get the book and read the first two? (2) chapters, or 40 pages total before next weekend.? The breakdown is based on the Picador version, which I believe is the most recent trade copy available. This breakdown almost directly follows Percy's chapters, with the exception of chapters 5-6.? The flow of the book might encourage a faster pace in places, so the group, I think, can adjust forward as we feel comfortable.? The Picador version of the book can be purchased through the following link or likely at your favorite bookstore:?https://www.amazon.com/Second-Coming-Novel-Walker-Percy/dp/0312243243/thewalkerpercyprA/ 2) FORMAT OF DISCUSSION In the spirit of the election year (one further word about that below), I would like to suggest that, rather than attempting to divide up sections between individuals who introduce each with questions/comments/observations, we as a group democratically move forward in an open manner through the book with the below schedule in mind as a frame.? 3) DISCUSSION TOPICS I suggest that a reader response approach to the book (its themes, characters, language, etc.) is suitable for discussion, as well as any biographical or historical commentary and the like.? However, it exactly being an election year, I would strongly suggest that we leave presidential politics aside.? We are here to enjoy Percy, not discuss current politics.? True, there was a bit of room for politics in Love in the Ruins. The Second Coming is such a delightful book that I think there is much to be enjoyed solely within itself.? 4) SUMMARY - Slow reading discussion to begin next weekend, July 2-3. - The reading schedule is roughly 40 pages per week, following Percy's chapter breakdown with flexibility built in as determined by the group. - Discussion to complete by August 26 (8 weeks total at the most) following the weekly schedule below. - The format of the discussion will be open in terms of how each section is begun (i.e., no assigned discussion leaders). - All discussion topics -- as will lead us to enjoy the book in its wonderful charm, art, and spirit -- are welcome, with a special caveat restricting the introduction of presidential politics.? Sorry, folks, that's another listserv! - Any responses to this email are welcome at this time by sending them to the Percy-L community as a whole. The Second Coming is a fine book and, personally, I believe, should give us all quite an enjoyable read, discussion, and ultimately renewed appreciation for Percy and his?wonderful?art and sense of humor as an uplifting experience this summer.? I look forward to the start of discussion next weekend, and invite all to join in. Best wishes, Henry Mills Percy-L Administrator READING SCHEDULE PART I For July 2?/ Chapter 1-2 (pages 3-43) For July 9?/ Chapter 3 (pages 44-79) For July 16?/ Chapter 4 (pages 80-121) For July 23?/? Chapter 5 to 5.7? (pages 122-171) For July 30?/ Chapter 5.8 to 6 (pages 171-229) PART II For August 6?/ Chapter I (pages 233-266) For August 13?/ Chapter 2-3 (pages 267-305) For August 20?/ Chapter 4-5 (pages 306-360) * Percy-L Discussion Archives: http://lists.ibiblio.org/pipermail/percy-l/ * Manage Your Membership: http://lists.ibiblio.org/mailman/listinfo/percy-l * Contact the Moderator: percy-l-owner (at) lists.ibiblio.org * Visit The Walker Percy Project: http://www.ibiblio.org/wpercy -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lauren.stacy.berdy at gmail.com Mon Jun 27 11:32:28 2016 From: lauren.stacy.berdy at gmail.com (Lauren Stacy Berdy) Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2016 11:32:28 -0400 Subject: [percy-l] Slow Reading Discussion: The Second Coming - Schedule and Format (discussion to begin next weekend, July 2-3) In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1d8b825d-08af-01ee-0a19-99e0c86a6a03@gmail.com> Dear Percy-L, Dr. Percy wrote somewhere that" our common existence is validated when one person learns from another that not only does a particular flower exist and not only does it have a name but it exists for each of them and that state of existence can be jointly affirmed by two human beings through the use of words." we will be calling on each other in the process of our reading *The* *Second Coming* to hear ourselves and how we all use words to say what we mean. We are being given a chance to get outside of ourselves to not mold ourselves using impersonations. The arbitrariness the case for sudden shifts is also important. " a willingness to be shrewdly , imaginatively unconventional. The world is full of the accidental. Like Will falling thru into Ally's home in the book. This abrupt surprise brings these two together. They start to get their eyes noticing one another and their ears hearing one another. All because of the arbitrariness of Wills fall and Ally's cosmic yes. Lets get away from the everydayness of our thoughts. We all have a facilty for hooking up to the currents that are in the air about us. Using our antennae and become intermediaries to one another. " Knowing is not a casual sequence at some point we speak to one another, help one another,know the world and thereby move towards that world" ( you know who) Thank you, Lauren Stacy Berdy On 6/26/2016 3:33 PM, Henry Mills wrote: > Dear Percy-L: > > It looks like the votes have it for The Second Coming. Seems like a > fine choice for the centenary year of Percy's birth, given the book's > sense of evolving hope and Percy's very playful approach to language > throughout it. Please as a group familiarize yourselves with the > following schedule, discussion format, and topic guidelines to aid us > in beginning the read. Any comments or suggestions in response to this > post can be sent to the entire community for consideration: > > > 1) READING SCHEDULE > > I have made an outline of a reading schedule that the group can use as > found at the bottom of this email. I recommend that discussion begin > next weekend, July 2-3, to finish by August 27. This will give folks a > chance to get the book and read the first two (2) chapters, or 40 > pages total before next weekend. The breakdown is based on the > Picador version, which I believe is the most recent trade copy > available. This breakdown almost directly follows Percy's chapters, > with the exception of chapters 5-6. The flow of the book might > encourage a faster pace in places, so the group, I think, can adjust > forward as we feel comfortable. The Picador version of the book can be > purchased through the following link or likely at your favorite > bookstore: > https://www.amazon.com/Second-Coming-Novel-Walker-Percy/dp/0312243243/thewalkerpercyprA/ > > > 2) FORMAT OF DISCUSSION > > In the spirit of the election year (one further word about that > below), I would like to suggest that, rather than attempting to divide > up sections between individuals who introduce each with > questions/comments/observations, we as a group democratically move > forward in an open manner through the book with the below schedule in > mind as a frame. > > > 3) DISCUSSION TOPICS > > I suggest that a reader response approach to the book (its themes, > characters, language, etc.) is suitable for discussion, as well as any > biographical or historical commentary and the like. However, it > exactly being an election year, I would strongly suggest that we leave > presidential politics aside. We are here to enjoy Percy, not discuss > current politics. True, there was a bit of room for politics in Love > in the Ruins. The Second Coming is such a delightful book that I think > there is much to be enjoyed solely within itself. > > > 4) SUMMARY > > * Slow reading discussion to begin next weekend, July 2-3. > * The reading schedule is roughly 40 pages per week, following > Percy's chapter breakdown with flexibility built in as determined > by the group. > * Discussion to complete by August 26 (8 weeks total at the most) > following the weekly schedule below. > * The format of the discussion will be open in terms of how each > section is begun (i.e., no assigned discussion leaders). > * All discussion topics -- as will lead us to enjoy the book in its > wonderful charm, art, and spirit -- are welcome, with a special > caveat restricting the introduction of presidential politics. > Sorry, folks, that's another listserv! > * Any responses to this email are welcome at this time by sending > them to the Percy-L community as a whole. > > > The Second Coming is a fine book and, personally, I believe, should > give us all quite an enjoyable read, discussion, and ultimately > renewed appreciation for Percy and his wonderful art and sense of > humor as an uplifting experience this summer. I look forward to the > start of discussion next weekend, and invite all to join in. > > > Best wishes, > > Henry Mills > Percy-L Administrator > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > READING SCHEDULE > > PART I > *For July 2* / Chapter 1-2 (pages 3-43) > > *For July 9* / Chapter 3 (pages 44-79) > > *For July 16* / Chapter 4 (pages 80-121) > > *For July 23* / Chapter 5 to 5.7 (pages 122-171) > > *For July 30* / Chapter 5.8 to 6 (pages 171-229) > > > PART II > *For August 6* / Chapter I (pages 233-266) > > *For August 13* / Chapter 2-3 (pages 267-305) > > *For August 20* / Chapter 4-5 (pages 306-360) > > > > * Percy-L Discussion Archives: http://lists.ibiblio.org/pipermail/percy-l/ > > * Manage Your Membership: http://lists.ibiblio.org/mailman/listinfo/percy-l > > * Contact the Moderator: percy-l-owner (at) lists.ibiblio.org > > * Visit The Walker Percy Project: http://www.ibiblio.org/wpercy --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From janetcantor37 at yahoo.com Mon Jun 27 16:59:25 2016 From: janetcantor37 at yahoo.com (janetcantor37 at yahoo.com) Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2016 20:59:25 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [percy-l] Slow Reading Discussion: The Second Coming - Schedule and Format (discussion to begin next weekend, July 2-3) In-Reply-To: <1d8b825d-08af-01ee-0a19-99e0c86a6a03@gmail.com> References: <1d8b825d-08af-01ee-0a19-99e0c86a6a03@gmail.com> Message-ID: <1327967915.2682274.1467061165231.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> I love?the way Lauren Stacy Berdy's mind works?and the way she uses language to say new things or to say old things in new ways.Janet Cantor From: Lauren Stacy Berdy To: Percy-L: Literary and Philosophical Discussion Sent: Monday, June 27, 2016 11:32 AM Subject: Re: [percy-l] Slow Reading Discussion: The Second Coming - Schedule and Format (discussion to begin next weekend, July 2-3) Dear Percy-L, Dr. Percy wrote somewhere that" our common existence? is validated? when one person learns from another that not only does a particular flower exist and not only does it have a name but it exists for each of them and that state of existence can be jointly affirmed by two human beings through the use of words." we will be calling on each other in the process of? our reading The Second Coming to hear ourselves and how we all use words to say what we mean. We are being given a chance to get outside of ourselves to not mold ourselves using impersonations. The arbitrariness the case for sudden shifts is also important. " a willingness to be shrewdly , imaginatively unconventional. The world is full of the accidental. Like Will falling thru into Ally's home in the book. This abrupt surprise brings these two together. They start to get their eyes noticing one another and their ears hearing one another. All because of the arbitrariness of Wills fall and Ally's cosmic yes. Lets get away from the everydayness of our thoughts. We all have a facilty for hooking up to the currents that are in the air about us. Using our antennae and become intermediaries to one another. " Knowing is not a casual sequence at some point we speak to one another, help one another,know the world and thereby move towards that world" ( you know who) Thank you, Lauren Stacy Berdy O -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: