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'Playground': A Novel by Richard Powers NEW!

“Playground” is a recent novel by Richard Powers, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning “The Overstory.” In this new work, Powers focuses on the preservation of the oceans, their unspeakable beauty and mystery, and the impact that four unlikely lives have on their future. In “Playground,” the development of artificial intelligence tests the bonds of friendship among the main protagonists and challenges the interface between humans, the natural world and technology. One critic said that “Playground” does for the oceans what Powers did for trees in “The Overstory.” The course will be run as a discussion group. Expect to be engaged and to bring your own ideas and reactions to each session!

'Playground': A Novel by Richard Powers – In-Person
Item Number: W26LIT333A
Dates: 1/6/2026 - 1/27/2026
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 4
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Seats Available: 2
Building: Campbell Center
Room: Room C
Instructor: Avram Chetron

“Playground” is a recent novel by Richard Powers, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning “The Overstory.” In this new work, Powers focuses on the preservation of the oceans, their unspeakable beauty and mystery, and the impact that four unlikely lives have on their future. In “Playground,” the development of artificial intelligence tests the bonds of friendship among the main protagonists and challenges the interface between humans, the natural world and technology. One critic said that “Playground” does for the oceans what Powers did for trees in “The Overstory.” The course will be run as a discussion group. Expect to be engaged and to bring your own ideas and reactions to each session!

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