REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
This class will survey five works of fiction from the 20th century that are pivotal and enduring in the literary lexicon and the culture at large - but that are largely unread by modern audiences. We will discuss these books in the context of their time as well as consider their relevance to our current era. Please Note: This course has recommended supplies.
Online Registration Notice:
Please note that the deadline to register for an online course is 48 hours before the start date for that individual course. This deadline allows us to get the Zoom link to you. Students who miss the cut-off date can submit a request for late registration to osher@uconn.edu with the understanding that there is no guarantee they will be able to register.
Thank you for your understanding!
Recording Notice:
OLLI is now able to record classes for students who might wish to review them. We only record classes with instructor approval. Recordings are completely private and only accessible to students. However, if you are concerned about privacy, you may, of course, stop your Zoom camera.
The following supplies are recommended:
- The Ugly American by Eugene Burdick and William Lederer; W.W. Norton version; ISBN: 978-0393356724
- Peyton Place by Grace Metalious; Northeastern University Press; ISBN: 978-1555537593
- The Jungle by Upton Sinclair; Bantam Classics; ISBN: 978-0553212457
- The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit by Sloan Wilson; ISBN: 978-1568582467
- Babbit by Sinclair Lewis; Bantam Classics; ISBN: 978-0553214864
