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Introduction to the 19th Century Russian Novel – GI 23 200 (Face to Face)

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23 April 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm BST

Tutor: Susan Purcell MA FCIL

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Date: 23 April 2024
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Length of Course:
4 Tuesdays
Reference Code:
GI 23 200
Location:
Ward Street
Guildford, Surrey GU1 4LH

Overview

Some of the greatest novels of all time came out of Russia between 1825 and 1878. This course is a brief introduction to those novels, from Pushkin’s Eugene Onegin to Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina, plus works by other great writers of this period. Join tutor Susan – who studied at the School of Slavonic Studies and has taught Russian for many years – on this fascinating course.

No previous knowledge or familiarity with the books required.

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Illustration inspired by Anna Karenina

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