Study Literature in Hawaii
"The peacefulest, restfulest. sunniest, balmiest, dreamiest haven of refuge...the surface of
the earth can offer." Mark Twain
The Essoyes School
is not confined to one geographical location: rather, it represents a state of mind, and a way of approaching exploration
of our world and its rich cultural and geographic diversity.
In the land of aloha, students will explore the history, the diverse multicultural traditions, and the natural beauty
of Hawaii, as described by both native and foreign writers over the past two centuries. The texts are drawn from a broad variety
of writers, from Captain Cook, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Mark Twain to David Kalakua and Liliuokalani, from Jack London
to Jessica Saiki and John Dominis Holt, from Barbara Kingsolver to W. S. Merwin and others.
Essays,
poems, and stories read in class will come alive as students discover for themselves the natural wonders that have drawn people
from all over the world to Hawaii, and as they are exposed to the rich cultural and artistic traditions of this remarkable
place through its literature, music, and dance. Field trips to sites of historic, cultural, or natural interest are
an integral part of the course.
Participants will stay in the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel,
in the heart of Waikiki. www.princess-kaiulani.com
For applications and additional information: janet.hulstrand@gmail.com
