SLA400H1

Medieval and Early Modern Literature of East Slavic Peoples

Explores the development of the types of writing (e.g. chronicles, vitae, epics, tales, poetry) used to capture the cultural, political, religious, and aesthetic experiences of Mediaeval Rus' and early modern East Slavic peoples (from the 11th to 17th century). Readings in English. Where appropriate, majors will read some excerpts in the original.