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The Maximum Security Book Club: Reading Literature in a Men's Prison,Used
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A riveting account of the two years literary scholar Mikita Brottman spent reading literature with criminals in a maximumsecurity mens prison outside Baltimore, and what she learned from themOrange Is the New Black meets Reading Lolita in Tehran.On sabbatical from teaching literature to undergraduates, and wanting to educate a different kind of student, Mikita Brottman starts a book club with a group of convicts from the Jessup Correctional Institution in Maryland. She assigns them ten dark, challenging classicsincluding Conrads Heart of Darkness, Shakespeares Macbeth, Stevensons Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Poes story The Black Cat, and Nabokovs Lolitabooks that dont flinch from evoking the isolation of the human struggle, the pain of conflict, and the cost of transgression. Although Brottman is already familiar with these works, the convicts open them up in completely new ways. Their discussions may only be about literature, but for the prisoners, everything is at stake.Gradually, the inmates open up about their lives and families, their disastrous choices, their guilt and loss. Brottman also discovers that life in prison, while monotonous, is never without incident. The book club members struggle with their assigned reading through solitary confinement; on lockdown; in between factory shifts; in the hospital; and in the middle of the chaos of blasting televisions, incessant chatter, and the constant banging of metal doors.Though The Maximum Security Book Club never loses sight of the moral issues raised in the selected reading, it refuses to back away from the unexpected insights offered by the company of these complex, difficult men. It is a compelling, thoughtful analysis of literatureand prison lifelike nothing youve ever read before.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of The Maximum Security Book Club? A: The main theme of The Maximum Security Book Club revolves around the transformative power of literature and the insights gained from reading and discussing classic works with individuals in a maximum-security prison.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of The Maximum Security Book Club is Mikita Brottman, a literary scholar who shares her experiences of teaching literature to inmates.
- Q: What kind of books are discussed in the book club? A: The book club discusses ten dark and challenging literary classics, including works like Heart of Darkness, Macbeth, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Black Cat, and Lolita.
- Q: How does the setting of a prison influence the discussions in the book club? A: The prison setting adds a layer of urgency and authenticity to the discussions, as inmates share their personal experiences and struggles, making the literary themes resonate more profoundly.
- Q: Is The Maximum Security Book Club suitable for all readers? A: While The Maximum Security Book Club is thought-provoking and engaging, it may contain themes and language that are more suitable for mature readers due to its focus on crime and personal struggles.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the complexities of human nature, the impact of literature on personal growth, and the unique perspectives of individuals living in a prison environment.
- Q: How long is The Maximum Security Book Club? A: The book has a total of 288 pages.
- Q: When was The Maximum Security Book Club published? A: The Maximum Security Book Club was published on June 6, 2017.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The Maximum Security Book Club is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there an edition of the book that I should look for? A: The book is available in a reprint edition, which may be more accessible for readers looking for a recent publication.