What we’re about
**All readings and discussions in English**
This is a group for anyone who wants to tackle the great works of Russian (and sometimes greater European) literature with a group of other readers. We'll begin with the origins of "modern" Russian lit in the 19th century and move through key works of Russian imperial, Soviet, and contemporary literature (as well as some lesser-known gems) by writers that include: Pushkin, Goncharov, Gogol, Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Babel, Bulgakov, and Nabokov. Those who can read the works in the original Russian are welcome to do so. No prior experience in the topic is necessary.
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Lev Tolstoy - Anna Karenina (parts 1-2) *IN-PERSON EVENTTBD (Washington DC), Washington, DC
Completed in 1877, Anna Karenina tells the story of the fall of a high-society woman after she commits adultery with a dashing young cavalry officer. Above all, the novel explores what it means to be happy, as introduced by its famous opening lines: "All happy families are alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way."
We will be tackling Anna Karenina in a series of in-person meetings - posting them now to give people time to read ahead. Please note we may need to adjust a meeting date by a week or two due to work travel.
- Lev Tolstoy - Anna Karenina (parts 3-4) *IN-PERSON EVENTTBD (Washington DC), Washington, DC
Completed in 1877, Anna Karenina tells the story of the fall of a high-society woman after she commits adultery with a dashing young cavalry officer. Above all, the novel explores what it means to be happy, as introduced by its famous opening lines: "All happy families are alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way."
We will be tackling Anna Karenina in a series of in-person meetings - posting them now to give people time to read ahead. Please note we may need to adjust a meeting date by a week or two due to work travel.
- Lev Tolstoy - Anna Karenina (parts 5-6) *IN-PERSON EVENTTBD (Washington DC), Washington, DC
Completed in 1877, Anna Karenina tells the story of the fall of a high-society woman after she commits adultery with a dashing young cavalry officer. Above all, the novel explores what it means to be happy, as introduced by its famous opening lines: "All happy families are alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way."
We will be tackling Anna Karenina in a series of in-person meetings - posting them now to give people time to read ahead. Please note we may need to adjust a meeting date by a week or two due to work travel.
- Lev Tolstoy - Anna Karenina (parts 7-8) *IN-PERSON EVENTTBD (Washington DC), Washington, DC
NOTE: This date is not yet confirmed - putting up this event as a placeholder.
Completed in 1877, Anna Karenina tells the story of the fall of a high-society woman after she commits adultery with a dashing young cavalry officer. Above all, the novel explores what it means to be happy, as introduced by its famous opening lines: "All happy families are alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way."
We will be tackling Anna Karenina in a series of in-person meetings - posting them now to give people time to read ahead. Please note we may need to adjust a meeting date by a week or two due to work travel.
