Pushkin

For generations of Russian readers and writers, Pushkin has been a cult figure, a true "national poet." This course focuses on Pushkin as the progenitor of Russian national mythology and examines the seminal nature of his writing. Analysis of the dazzling array of genres which became his greatest achievement: lyric poetry, narrative poetry, novel in verse, prose, drama, history, and other nonfictional narratives. Pre Requisites: Advanced reading knowledge of Russian is required. The original Russian texts will be referenced during in-class discussion. Enrollment limited to 20.