Join our New York City group for a heartfelt and engaging discussion at our September Book Club meeting! We'll be diving into Maguerite Yourcenar’s captivating novel, "Memoirs of Hadrian," which reimagines the life of Emperor Hadrian from boyhood to his reign as emperor. This is an opportunity to connect with fellow queer and ally professionals, share perspectives, and reflect on themes that resonate deeply within our community. Come ready for a vibrant conversation that explores the power of identity, beauty, and the complexities of queer life through a literary lens.
Register To Join Us
Our Book Club events are free to attend, but space is limited. Register today to secure your spot!
What To Expect
Deep Dive Discussion :: Engage in an open and honest conversation about "Memoirs of Hadrian" and its impactful themes.
Shared Insights :: Learn from the diverse perspectives across Build Out Alliance related to the book's themes.
Community Connection :: Forge meaningful connections with people who share a passion for literature and community.
About The Book
Both an exploration of character and a reflection on the meaning of history, Memoirs of Hadrian has received international acclaim since its first publication in France in 1951. In it, Marguerite Yourcenar reimagines the Emperor Hadrian's arduous boyhood, his triumphs and reversals, and finally, as emperor, his gradual reordering of a war-torn world, writing with the imaginative insight of a great writer of the twentieth century while crafting a prose style as elegant and precise as those of the Latin stylists of Hadrian's own era.
About The Author
Marguerite Yourcenar was a Belgian-born French novelist and essayist who became a US citizen in 1947. Winner of the Prix Femina and the Erasmus Prize, she was the first woman elected to the Académie Française in 1980. In 1965, she was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature.
About Book Club
The Build Out Alliance book club brings members of our community together, from avid readers to short-story dabblers, around many queer voices captured by the written word. Our meetings include open and honest conversations about each book, where we welcome all critiques and opinions. Many of these books are an opportunity to educate ourselves about queer history and identity, often linked to some of the most pressing issues we face today. Book Club’s range of selections intentionally promotes insight into a wide spectrum of topics, identities, and stories within the queer community.
Still have questions?
Reach out to Tommy Guerra at tguerra@buildoutalliance.org with questions or for more information.