RUSS 214 - Delusions of Grandeur: The Myth of Petersburg

Semester Offered: First Semester
Credits (Range): 3 Hours
Attribute: 3 HU, CD, WR

Peter I’s construction of a “Window to the West” was to change Russian life forever. His vision was to inspire (or provoke) a host of artistic responses in Russian literature, music and the visual arts. This course will trace the development of the rich cultural legacy known as the Petersburg tradition from the 18th century to the present day. Included will be works by Pushkin, Gogol, Dostoevsky, Chaikovsky, Akhmatova and others. Lecture and discussion format.
Instructor: A. Forman