Discuss classic ebooks with other readers. Click event title for Zoom links. Contact Lissa at classicsmodern@tscpl.org for help with the Zoom link, Facebook group or questions.
The Lost World by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, published in 1912, introduces the "lost world" subgenre of sci-fi/fantasy adventure that was especially popular between the late nineteenth century and World War I. The eccentric Professor Challenger leads a scientific expedition deep into the Brazilian rain forest, joined by newspaper reporter Edward Malone, biologist Professor Summerlee, and adventurer Lord John Roxton. Eager to investigate Challenger's controversial claims that there are living dinosaurs in South America, the explorers soon discover the truth-and the danger-of this strange land for themselves. Trapped on an isolated and precipitous jungle plateau, they must survive prehistoric perils if they ever hope to return to the outside world.
Read on Hoopla or Project Gutenberg, listen on Hoopla (about 8.5 hours) or an alternate recording.
Watch the 20012-part miniseries movie with Peter Falk, Bob Hoskins, Patrick Dempsey and Elaine Cassidy on Hoopla.
Watch the 1925 silent film The Lost World, which has been deemed culturally, historically or aesthetically significant" by the Library of Congress and selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry. Watch on Hoopla.
Check out the book from the library.
Tuesday August 30, 2022 7-8 pm Zoom Link: https://tscpl.zoom.us/j/94843451681?pwd=cVRBV09RT01wTWRxUDRRMGFCWVJ6Zz09
Wednesday August 31, 2022 2-3 pm Zoom Link: https://tscpl.zoom.us/j/98302590636?pwd=cm9HaE42bGxHOEsvWmtMdkhxc1RWUT09
Interact with other readers by posting and commenting on the Classics Made Modern Facebook group.
Email classicsmodern@tscpl.org to receive occasional updates about upcoming titles, author background, discussion questions and more!
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AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Books/Authors/Writing |
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