Session #9 - Romanticism + Alcohol-free Wine taste!

Please note a change venue! We are meeting at VarázsCeruza Spirit Bar.
We will offer a taste of alcohol-free wines.

“A man sees in the world what he carries in his heart.”
― Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Faust, First Part

While Romanticism is primarily recognized as an artistic and literary movement of the XVIII and XIX centuries, its philosophical principles greatly influenced our every day life. And on many ways!
A previous read or research on any romantic work is encouraged for this session. Below some recommendations:

• Johann Wolfgang von Goethe – Faust (1808-1832)
• Mary Shelley – Frankenstein (1818)
• Victor Hugo – Les Misérables (1862)
• Lord Byron (or José Zorrilla) – Don Juan (1819)
• Alexandre Dumas - The Three Musketeers (1844)
• Or any other romantic work of your preference

Session Outline

1. Introductions (10 minutes)
   Quick round of introductions
2. Context (10 minutes)
   I will give a brief historical context of the romantic era
3. Present your favorite piece (1 hour)
   Everybody who wants to do so, can present her or his favorite romantic work. You can read your favorite section of the book. (You can be a theatrical if you wish!)
4. Group Discussion (40 minutes)
   We will then discuss what makes each of the different pieces romantic and how this movement has influenced life and philosophy ever after.

What to Bring: A romantic book, or few paragraphs of your favorite section. You can print it, or carry it on your phone. Most books of the XVIII and XIX century are available for free on the internet.
You can bring a hat with a long feather, but please, no muskets or swords.

RSVP: Please confirm your attendance on Meetup so we can secure enough space.