Literature
Margery Marcus, Ed.D., an award-winning English teacher, retired from Broward County Public Schools after a long and successful career, both as a district-level administrator and as a teacher. She has taught English at every grade level from middle school through graduate school, currently focusing on lecturing to adult audiences. Her career has been guided by a deep love of learning and a passion for literature ignited when she read the very first page of “Charlotte’s Web” as a child. Her enthusiasm for sharing great stories told by great writers motivates her to bring literature to life for her audiences. Professor Marcus holds a B.A. in English and a master’s and doctorate in Education.
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Murder Most Epoch
Historical fiction breathes life into events which might
otherwise seem dry when read in a textbook. Add a
detective with the skills and instincts to solve the
most puzzling crime and the result is a great read
against a colorful historic backdrop. This lecture
examines the origins of the historical whodunit novel
from Agatha Christie’s “Death Comes at the End,”
considered the first of the genre, through the work of
current writer Charles Todd, creator of the brilliant,
but damaged, “Inspector Rutledge” of post-World
War I Scotland Yard. Professor Marcus covers a wide
sweep of history, including Lindsey Davis’ crimesolving
ancient Roman sleuth Marcus Didius Falco,
Ellis Peters’ 12th century monk Brother Cadfael and
Anne Perry’s Victorian detective William Monk.
Professor Marcus’ lecture is accompanied by a
PowerPoint presentation and features a handout of
reading recommendations.
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.
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| Course # S1R1 — One Time Event
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| Place: | Room 151 (Annex), Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Thursday, March 21 2019 |
| Time: | 3:15 - 4:45 PM |
| Fee: | $25 / member; $35 / non-member |
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Macbeth Reimagined
Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” has enthralled audiences
for centuries with its winning combination of witches,
enigmatic prophecies and bloodletting by larger than
life characters. This lecture examines the colorful
history and reimagining of the play by writers
who see in “Macbeth” a relevant cautionary tale.
Professor Marcus discusses several critically
acclaimed film versions including Akira Kurosawa’s
“Throne of Blood” (1957), which transports
“Macbeth” to feudal Japan and “Men of Respect”
(1990), which casts the lead as a Mafia boss. Included
in the lecture is a discussion of Norwegian noir writer
Jo Nesbo’s novel “Macbeth,” which portrays the
title character as a SWAT team leader looking to
advance his career and TV’s “House of Cards,” which
depicts an unscrupulous politician who usurps the
Presidency. Professor Marcus’ lecture is accompanied
by a PowerPoint presentation and a handout of
reading and viewing recommendations.
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.
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| Course # SUR2 — One Time Event
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| Place: | Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Thursday, May 23 2019 |
| Time: | 10:30 - 12 PM |
| Fee: | $25 / member; $35 / non-member |
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