Sacred to Profane in the Whirlwind of History

LIT2506.01
Course System Home Terms Fall 2016 Sacred to Profane in the Whirlwind of History

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

None

Instructor

  • Marguerite Feitlowitz

Day and Time

Delivery Method

Unknown

Academic Term

Fall 2016

Area of Study

Credits

4

Course Level

2000

Maximum Enrollment

20