Embark on a journey where literature comes alive with fresh insights and passionate discussions, featuring poet and writer Luke Jeffrey Wilkinson. Recorded from a live event earlier this year, this episode of literary voyages delves into Margaret Atwood’s dystopian masterpiece, The Handmaid’s Tale.
Join Luke as he explores the harrowing world of Gilead, where female agency is brutally suppressed. He provides a deep analysis of the novel’s themes, characters and its unsettling relevance to contemporary discussions on women’s rights. Luke’s engaging talks consistently make canonical literature accessible, bringing fresh perspectives to beloved novels.
Here’s what some of our members have said about Luke’s previous talks:
“Loved it all. Very informative, and Luke obviously loves his subject and that came over.” — Josie
“A fascinating talk. Luke’s passion for his subject came strongly through his delivery and his use of literary language.” — Ruth
About the host
Poet and writer Luke Jeffrey Wilkinson is well-known at The Joy Club for his literary knowledge and Mancunian accent. Always ready with interesting and unusual facts and stories, Luke ensures every session is engaging and informative. He has spent the last decade researching and writing about literature, covering topics from classic and modern fiction to formal poetry and lyric writing. Multi-talented, Luke is also a musician and artist.
Join us for an hour of literary intrigue, and stay tuned each month as Luke dives into a new novel to explore its themes and significance. You can catch his next talk discussing race, class, and gender in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ coming up on Mon 21 Oct, 12:30pm. Book now here.