Bookclub Read Me: Grief is the Thing With Feathers - Max Porter

30
October
De Groene Waterman 17:30

Read and connect by joining our English Bookclub. Today Paavo Van der Eecken talks about 'Grief is the Thing With Feathers' by Max Porter.

Paavo Van der Eecken is a PhD candidate in literature and digital humanities at Ghent University and University of Antwerp. In his dissertation he studies historical illustrated children’s literature.

“Moving on, as a concept, is for stupid people, because any sensible person knows grief is a long-term project.”

In this session of the ReadMe initiative, we will take notes from Grief is the Thing with Feathers. In doing so, we will approach this session as we would approach grieving: we will refuse to rush or slow the process and refrain from attempts to fix. Instead, we will create a safe environment to discuss the ever-changing nature of grief, and the literary shapes it can take. We will see how grief can be a crow, but also how it can be so much more than that.

Practicalities:

  • When: Thursday 30th of October 2025 - 5.30 pm
  • Where: De Groene Waterman - Wolstraat 7, 2000 Antwerp
  • Participation is free. Monetary contributions are appreciated but remain completely voluntary.
  • Please register by sending an e-mail to groenewaterman@groenewaterman.be

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