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Summer Porch Nights - Week Five

  • Cedar House 1637 5th Ave San Rafael, CA, 94901 (map)

This is a fun opportunity to hear stories read aloud -- something we all enjoyed as kids, but you don't have to be a kid to enjoy it. Come on by — everyone is welcome.

As the tradition goes, we’ll read old stories, many written by the 19th century Scottish writer, George MacDonald - a huge favorite around here. This week we’ll finish the book Lilith, which he first published in 1895.

MacDonald’s stories are known for being highly imaginative and full of a deep, yet accessible wisdom. As a writer, he was a true innovator, and had a significant influence on Lewis Carroll, J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Madeleine L’Engle. (The photo of MacDonald shown here was actually taken by Lewis Carroll in the 1860's.)

Earlier Event: August 13
Summer Porch Nights - Week Four
Later Event: September 9
Second Saturday Artist Gathering