Sacred to Profane in the Whirlwind of History
LIT2506.01
Course Description
Summary
We will read an international selection of 20th and 21st century Jewish writers who wrestle with religion, myth, history, and language. The agon extends to writing itself—narrative forms, notions of reality, memory, horror, and, in the face of it all, outrageous humor and invention. Expect to read Kafka, Isaac Bashevis Singer, Cynthia Ozick, David Grossman, Yoel Hoffman, David Bezmosgis, Nathan Englander, Rivka Galchen.Prerequisites
None.
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Corequisites
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