RUSS 222 The Russian Short Story (Same as Comparative Literature 222) (Not offered 2006-2007; to be offered 2007-2008) (W)
The short story has had a long and illustrious tradition in Russian literature.
Beginning in the eighteenth century and continuing in our day, it is a genre to
which both literary giants and more modest authors have turned as they
embarked upon, or developed, their careers. In this course we will read a variety
of short works, from fantastic to society tales, and trace the development and
importance of the genre within the Russian literary tradition. Readings will
include, Karamzin, Pushkin, Gogol, Gan, Odoevsky, Chekhov, Zoshchenko,
Babel, Bunin and Tolstaya. All readings will be in English.
Format: lecture/discussion. Requirements: active class participation, one oral
presentation, two papers, and one final research project.
No prerequisites. Enrollment limit: 19 (expected: 19).