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The Proust Group
"In Search of Lost Time"

Under the leadership of Dr. Mark Calkins, the Mechanics’ Institute offers a bi-weekly Proust discussion group on a semester basis (September 9, 2015 – February 24, 2016).

The Proust Group, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., will read and discuss Proust’s In Search of Lost Time, Vol.3 – The Guermantes Way.

The new semester will begin on September 9th, and you must register to attend. Fees for the new semester are $70 for Mechanics' Institute members, and $100 for non-members; payable when you register online. For more information, contact Dr. Calkins at [email protected].

Proust - In Search of Lost Time Book Groups

Admission: 
Members $70
Public $100
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Location: 
4th Floor Board Room
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Information Desk - 415-393-0102
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