Recommendations for best first Russian text...

[Walt Richmond]

Dear Amarilis (if I may),



My first thought was Mikhail Bulgakov’s *Heart of a Dog*. It’s short, both
funny and politically savvy, and my students generally love it regardless
of their knowledge of Russian culture.



It’s easily available, too:
http://www.amazon.com/Heart-Dog-Mikhail-Bulgakov/dp/0802150594/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407517495&sr=8-1&keywords=heart+of+a+dog



Best,

Walt



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Walter Richmond

Professor of Russian Studies

Occidental College, Los Angeles

(323) 259-2636
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*From:* SEELANGS: Slavic & East European Languages and Literatures list
[mailto:SEELANGS at LISTSERV.UA.EDU] *On Behalf Of *Brunilda Lugo de Fabritz
*Sent:* Friday, August 08, 2014 8:27 AM
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*Subject:* [SEELANGS] Recommendations for best first Russian text...



I am teaching a double load of “Introduction to the Humanities” this
semester. I am looking at my syllabus and it looks rusty and covered with
over-represented “canonical” works. I am looking for nominations for “best
first Russian” text to offer my class.

Requirements:

Must be readily available in English translation. Must be shorter.
Hopefully will show some sense of humor.



Regards

Amarilis Lugo de Fabritz

Howard University



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