Set in the milieu of international diplomacy in Geneva, Albert Cohen’s extraordinary novel “Belle du Seigneur” (1968) follows the amorous adventure of its Jewish hero Solal Solal as he seduces (initially perhaps in an act of revenge) a Calvinist aristocrat. Cohen’s novel is witty, passionate and entertaining in a high style. It also asks us to examine the pervasiveness of antisemitism in interwar Europe.
Germany’s war on the Jews succeeded because of Europe’s indifference to the Jews. Solal is a revenger before he is trapped.
In this course, taught by Dr. Susanne Klingenstein (Harvard University), we will undertake a close reading of Cohen’s challenging work. Participants read 75 pages in preparation of each of the 12 sessions. All sessions are devoted to close analysis and discussion. The English title of Cohen’s novel is “Her Lover.” Please read chapters 1-5 for the first session.
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Tuesday, June 6, 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Wednesday, July 5, 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Tuesday, August 15, 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Tuesday, August 22, 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Tuesday, August 29, 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Tuesday, September 5, 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Tuesday, September 12, 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
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