RUSSL 2500

Demons and Witches in Russian Literature and Film

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2024-2025 Catalog.

A paranoid husband believes that his wife is a witch. A man rejects vehemently the very idea of the Devil's existence, unwittingly doing so right in his face. From outright horrifying to eerily funny, always dangerous, but at times benevolent, demons, witches, and other mysterious and elusive creatures of Russian lore inhabit people's imagination and figure prominently in a number of Russian books and films. In this course, we will read and discuss fairy tales, pieces of poetry, short stories, and one of the greatest novels in Russian twentieth century literature. We will also watch several feature and animated films.  

Distribution Category (ALC-AS) (CA-AG, LA-AG)

When Offered Spring.

Comments All readings and class discussions are in English. To those pursuing the Russian minor, guided reading in the original language may be added as an option. 

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