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    607. Radical Empathy in Nineteenth-Century Russian Literature, Part II

    607. Radical Empathy in Nineteenth-Century Russian Literature, Part II

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    The exploration of radical empathy in Nineteenth-Century Russian Literature continues in this session (see Part I of Russian Literature listed earlier in the catalogue). For this session we will read the following, with excerpts sent to you prior to each class:

    Fyodor Dostoevsky, Notes from Underground & excerpts from The Brothers Karamazov

    Anton Checkov, “Misery”

    Leo Tolstoy, “After the Ball," The Death of Ivan Ilyich, & excerpts from Anna Karenina and War and Peace

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    About the lecturer(s)

    John Lutz

    John Lutz is Professor of English and oversees a university College of Liberal Arts. In addition, he has led numerous initiatives such as College 101, Learning Communities, Freshman Orientation, Strategic Planning, and Outcomes Assessment. Dr. Lutz has published numerous scholarly articles on both philosophy and literature, including a recent publication entitled “ ‘Objects Insignificant to Sight’: Racial Violence and Empathy in Faulkner’s ‘Pantaloon in Black’,” The Faulkner Journal, 2023; he also published a new book entitled Sparkling Empathy: How Engaged Reading Can Open Minds and Inspire Action. Additionally, he has consistently been honored and has won significant awards for outstanding
    teaching throughout his stellar career.

    Lecture Details

    Program
    Fall 2026
    Sessions
    6 lecture(s)
    Day & Time
    Wednesday, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
    Date(s)
    Oct 28, 2026
    Nov 04, 2026
    Nov 25, 2026
    Dec 02, 2026
    Dec 09, 2026
    Dec 16, 2026