Class meets Fridays, September 20 - November 15.
We will read and discuss three masterpieces of short fiction: Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness", Bantam Classic ISBN 0-553-21214; Herman Melville's "Billy Budd, Sailor", Bantam Classic ISBN 0-553-21274-5; and Thomas Mann's "Death In Venice", tr. J. Neugroschel, Bantam Classic ISBN 978-0-14- 118173-8. The chief focus will be on appreciating the works as great pieces of literature, with deep insights into human character and moral dilemmas. Please be sure to obtain the specific editions listed above. Neil Flax is Associate Professor Emeritus of Comparative Literature at UM-Dearborn.