An examination of the artistic legacy of the great novelist, critic, lepidopterist and founder of the Wellesley College Russian Department. Nabokov's works have joined the canon of twentieth-century classics in both Russian and English literature. Taught in English. The course includes a study of the subtleties of syntax and vocabulary in literary and other genres through extensive analytic reading of stories, folk tales, folk songs, newspaper articles, letters, and official documents. Students practice analyzing and imitating the various styles of written Russian.
Classes are conducted in Russian and oral proficiency is stressed.
Epsteyn A continuation of the stylistic analysis begun in 301, with more attention paid to twentieth-century writing. Students will read experimental literary prose as well as important official documents such as the constitutions of the USSR and Russian Federation. Classes are conducted in Russian, and oral proficiency is stressed. Three periods . I L. Lavine, Epsteyn Students will read prose and poetry from a wide variety of sources and periods.