This course, a continuation of Russian 451, covers the development of Russian literature from 1870 to the end of the century. All students will be instructed in literary analysis, although not to the exclusion of the formidable thematic content of Russian literature in the period under consideration. There will be two hourly examinations and a final, all take-home. A term paper approved by the instructor may be substituted for the second hourly examination. Discussions of the works under consideration will be held regularly.
Attendance is required.
Russian Poetry from 1840 to 1900. Thorough knowledge of Russian. Russian poetry of the second half of the nineteenth century from realism to symbolism. All lectures and readings are in Russian. One paper, a midterm and a final.