Long Novel Weekend 2014

This year we will discuss The Man Without Qualities, Volume 1

By Robert Musil

Set in Vienna on the eve of World War I, this great novel of ideas tells the story of Ulrich, ex-soldier and scientist, seducer and skeptic, who finds himself drafted into the grandiose plans for the 70th jubilee of the Emperor Franz Josef. 

"Musil's ferociously intellectual prose is exceptionally well translated...one of the century's most imaginative,  challenging masterworks.” Washington Post". 

We will use the Vintage Books edition of The Man Without Qualities (Volume I) by Robert Musil. ISBN: 978-0-679-76787-9    Please purchase only this edition from your bookseller.

The Location
Enjoy a Great Books weekend at the beautiful Vallombrosa Center conveniently located in a quiet corner of Menlo Park easily accessible by car or by public transportation. Each room at  Vallombrosa has a private bath. 

The Weekend
Plan to arrive about 9:00 AM Saturday.    There will be three discussions of The Man Without Qualities, four fine meals, entertainment and a party on Saturday evening and  f  ree time for exploring or relaxing. Our program will  conclude after lunch on Sunday.

Weekend Costs Per Person

• $175. per person, Double Occupancy Rooms
  
• $189. per person, Single Occupancy Rooms
  
• $154. per person, For those not staying overnight.