Literature & Poetry
Discover the power of words through shared reading and creative expression.
The Literature & Poetry Circle is a space for readers and writers who believe that great stories and verse can transform how we see the world. We read together, discuss deeply, and sometimes write our own responses.
Sessions alternate between classic works and contemporary voices, always with an eye toward the philosophical undercurrents that make literature endure. Whether you love novels, short stories, or poetry, there's a chair waiting for you.
What We Explore
Classic Literature
Homer to Dostoevsky — the canon and its enduring questions.
Contemporary Fiction
Living authors grappling with identity, technology, and belonging.
Poetry & Verse
Close reading of poems that distill human experience into a few lines.
Creative Writing
Occasional workshops where members share original work for gentle feedback.
Suggested Reading
- Letters to a Young Poet — Rainer Maria Rilke
- The Remains of the Day — Kazuo Ishiguro
- Leaves of Grass — Walt Whitman (selections)
- The Odyssey — Homer (selected books)
Ready to start?
Ask Philo to recommend a philosophical novel for your mood.