Course detail: Hidden Influences: Lost Literary Gems of the 20th Century
This class will survey three works of fiction from the 20th century that are pivotal and enduring in the literary lexicon and the culture at large, but that are largely unread by modern audiences. We'll discuss these books in the context of their time, and consider their relevance to our current era. Books for discussion: "The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair, "Babbitt" by Sinclair Lewis and "Peyton Place" by Grace Metalious.
Instructor Bio: Richard Klin is the author of the novel "Petroleum Transfer Engineer" (Underground Voices). His writing has appeared in The Millions, the Atlantic, Cultural Daily, the Brooklyn Rail and many others.
Course Accessibility: Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend University of Kansas-sponsored events. If you require reasonable accommodations in order to participate in an event, please email jayhawkglobal@ku.edu or call 785-864-6779 at least three weeks before the first day of the event.
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