Ghosts of Manderley: Reading Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca
Tuesdays, June 9–30
Yohanca Delgado
Reading Group
$150
$125
Join One Story author Yohanca Delgado and follow one of literature’s most iconic unreliable narrators back to Manderley, the setting of Daphne du Maurier’s 1938 novel Rebecca.
Du Maurier’s gothic masterpiece is a game of unfolding secrets that begs to be discussed. Students will gather for lectures and discussions—without spoilers!—about what they’ve learned about the mysterious estate and its enigmatic inhabitants.
Students will study the novel’s craft elements (and how they may have inspired contemporary narratives in literature, TV, and film) and its place in the gothic tradition. Conversations will delve into du Maurier’s work on atmosphere, point of view, ghosts, and doubles, and the elements of suspense that fuel the novel’s propulsive momentum.
Classes will meet once a week for live Zoom sessions. Reading group sessions will be recorded. Students will need a copy of Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier to take the course.
About Yohanca Delgado:
Yohanca Delgado was a 2021-2023 Wallace Stegner fellow at Stanford University and a 2022 National Endowment for the Arts fellow. Her fiction appears in One Story, The Best American Short Stories 2022, The O. Henry Prize Stories 2022, The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2021, A Public Space, McSweeney’s, and elsewhere. She is a co-writer of Janelle Monae’s New York Times bestselling The Memory Librarian. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from American University and is a graduate of the 2019 Clarion workshop.
Schedule
All sessions will take place on Zoom. Sessions will be recorded.
Session 1: Tuesday, June 9, 7–9pm ET
Session 2: Tuesday, June 16, 7–9pm ET
Session 3: Tuesday, June 23, 7–9pm ET
Session 4: Tuesday, June 30, 7–9pm ET
FAQ
When can I register for this class?
Registration will open soon and will close on Monday, June 8, or whenever the class reaches its cap.
How does the class work?
This class meets weekly for live Zoom discussions for the duration of the course. Students will read work assigned by the instructor and engage in discussions.
Is there homework?
The class will include reading assignments.
How much time will the class take?
Live lessons run for two hours. Students will read approximately 100 pages per week.
How many students are in the class?
This class is capped at 50 students.
Can I take the class on my phone?
Yes, the class can be taken on a phone, but we recommend a computer or tablet to get the most out of the experience.
Do you offer financial aid or scholarships for this class?
Yes, we have a limited number of partial scholarships for the class, which are intended for students with financial need. Scholarships cover 50% of tuition and are selected by lottery. The deadline to request a scholarship is Tuesday, February 17. Applicants will be notified by Tuesday, February 24. You can apply here.
Discounts & Policies
Our online classes are designed to be safe spaces for all who participate. One Story will not tolerate hate speech, bullying, or harassment directed toward instructors or fellow students, and reserves the right to remove participants who engage in such behavior from our classes.
Patron Discount: In order to qualify for our patron discount, you must be a member of our patron circle at the time of registration. Patrons commit to annual donations and receive benefits that allow them to participate in our non-profit organization in more meaningful ways. Not all One Story subscribers or supporters are patrons. If you’d like to find out more about becoming a patron, you can do so here.
Refund Policy: Full refunds are available through February 22. Partial refunds (50%) are granted if the class is dropped within one week of the class start date (February 23–March 1). Payment is non-refundable on or after the class’s start date. For questions about the refund policy, or if you are unable to take the class after you have registered, please contact maribeth@one-story.com.
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