COLT 1420I - Greek Fiction since 1880

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Brown University

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The course introduces widely-read writers and highlights major themes of Greek fiction from the late 19th to the late 20th century, with particular reference to Vizyinos, Papadiamandis, Karavitsas, Lyberaki, Tachtsis, and Galanaki. It examines questions such as: the rise of prose fiction in modern Greek; the developments of the 1880's and the challenge to realism, nationalism, and gender stereotypes; experiments with the factual testimony; cultural satire and gender discourse interplay in fiction of everyday life; the reconstruction of history in contemporary women's fiction. The texts will be available in English translation, but students with advanced Greek will be urged to read in the original language. Requirements: at least one previous course in literature plus some knowledge of Modern Greek. Lectures, discussion, class presentations, and three short essays.

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1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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