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Stonewall Book Club
Next Meeting:
Monday, Dec. 8th | 6:30 – 8:00 PM
(via Zoom)
Book Selection: MEMOIRS OF HADRIAN by Marguérite Yourcenar.
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 pioneering French writer and the first woman elected to the Académie Française.
Born in Brussels on June 8, 1903, Marguerite Yourcenar (née Marguerite Cleenewerck de Crayencour) was a novelist, essayist, and poet whose work explored history, identity, and the human condition. She gained international acclaim for *Memoirs of Hadrian* (1951), a fictionalized account of the Roman emperor, and *The Abyss* (1968), both celebrated for their philosophical depth and literary elegance.
Yourcenar spent much of her life in the United States, where she lived with her partner Grace Frick and became a U.S. citizen in 1947. In 1980, she broke a centuries-old barrier by becoming the first woman inducted into the prestigious Académie Française. Her legacy endures as one of intellectual rigor, stylistic mastery, and fearless exploration of complex themes. She died in Maine in 1987 at the age of 84.
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Stonewall Film Club
Next Meeting:
Wed., Nov. 12th | 7:00 – 8:00 PM
(via Zoom)
Film Selection: Cora Bora
Cora Bora (2024), directed by Hannah Pearl Utt and written by Rhianon Jones, follows Cora (played by Megan Stalter), a floundering indie musician in Los Angeles. When she suspects her long-distance girlfriend might be drifting away, Cora impulsively returns to Portland to win her back—only to discover that her love life isn’t the only thing in need of repair. The film blends absurd humor with emotional depth, showcasing Stalter’s signature brand of ironic comedy and cringe-laced vulnerability.
The story explores themes of queer identity, emotional avoidance, and the messy process of growing up. With a cast that includes Jojo T. Gibbs, Manny Jacinto, Chelsea Peretti, Margaret Cho, and Darrell Hammond, the film offers a mix of heartfelt moments and chaotic charm.
Watch on Netflix and Amazon Prime Blvd.
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