Literary Paris

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Students will read a range of texts (both fiction and non-fiction) set in Paris, focusing on the experience of Americans in Paris. Texts include memoirs by Ernest Hemingway, Adam Gopnick, and a range of African-American writers, and fiction by Edith Wharton, Tracy Chevalier, and others. The course will also include an introduction to the culture, history, art, and landmarks of the city. The course concludes with an eleven-to-twelve day visit to Paris. Additional fees will be required. Fulfills: Period Post 1789 requirement.