FRE 128 20th and 21st Century Culture and Literature

From the Surrealists to the Nouveau Roman, this course focuses on some of the main French writers of the twentieth century, such as Albert Camus, Andre Malraux, Marcel Pagnol, and Natalie Sarraute. Various texts from Francophone literature are also discussed to underline the dialogue between authors of various backgrounds and their influence on each other. Topics of discussion include the questioning of literary forms and genres, and of self-image. GS-VI. Prerequisite: FRE 124.