This course will explore Russian literature of the nineteenth century, a time of vast social change, intellectual ferment, and profound literary achievement. We will examine some of the century's most significant writings, both as carefully constructed works of art and as elements of a debate confronting, among other things, questions of national identity, political destiny, the nature of power, the place of women in society, and the role of the writer. Readings by Pushkin, Lermontov, Gogol, Turgenev, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Chekhov, and others. No knowledge of Russian is necessary. All readings will be in English. Format: lecture/discussion. Evaluation will be based on class participation (including weekly Blackboard postings), three short papers, and a final project.

No prerequisites. No enrollment limit (expected: 20).

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