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Chekhov and Drama of the Age of Realism
RUSS272 SP

Crosslistings: REES272

The aim of this course is to trace the changes in the Realists' idea of drama brought about by A.P. Chekhov. We will compare Chekhov's plays with those of his immediate predecessors, Ibsen and Strindberg, and will try to discover the impact of the 19th-century European novel on the theatrical tradition represented by Ibsen, Strindberg, and Chekhov. The course will cover Chekhov's major plays with a special emphasis on their structure, characters, symbols, and Chekhov's use of theatrical time and sp ace

MAJOR READINGS

A.P. Chekhov: IVANOV; THE SEA GULL; UNCLE VANYA; THE THREE SISTERS; THE CHERRY ORCHARD H. Ibsen: A DOLL'S HOUSE; GHOSTS; HEDDA GABLER A. Strindberg: MISS JULIE; THE FATHER

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three short papers and a final examination.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA RUSS    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000

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