RUSS 115. Dissidence in Russian Literature

This course will explore one of the most appealing components of Russian literature, reading controversial Russian literary and publicistic texts, written from the early 18th century through the beginning of the 21st century. The works carry hidden meanings that reward deep reading and multiple readings, and they convey a wealth of information and opinion about historical, moral, political, and existential questions. We will read the very best of these dissident writers, and each student will write a substantial research paper based on individual interests. The reading list will include Chaadaev, Bulgakov, Akhmatova, Solzhenitsyn, Aksenov, Brodsky, Shenderovich, Bykov, and others.
Humanities.
1 credit.
Catalog chapter: Modern Languages and Literatures: Russian
Department website: https://www.swarthmore.edu/russian

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