A study of leading Russian authors and the conflicts between artistic freedom and political conformity. Russian literature of the early 20th century. The Saint, the Madman, and the Dreamer Survey of Russian literature from its beginning in the 12th century, with emphasis on the great works that exemplify the traits and characteristics of the Russian religious and literary mind. Readings from ancient and medieval epics, chronicles, and tales. The works of Pushkin, Gogol, Dostoevsky, Chekhov, and others.
Students receive a total of six credits for the combined program.
A portion of this course will include translating. Multimedia will be used when appropriate. Turgenev, Tolstoy, Dostoevsky. Senior Seminar Special topics in Russian literature. Through arrangement with the instructor.