Presentation Title
In a Sentimental Mode: The Literary and Philosophical Strains of Dissent in Alexander Radishchev’s Journey from St. Petersburg to Moscow
Major Field of Study
History
Location
Dominican University of California (online)
Start Date
20-6-2021 9:00 AM
End Date
20-6-2021 10:00 AM
Abstract
The act of travelling nearly always lends perspective. Be it a vacation, a work trip, aimless wanderlust or nomadic activity, travelling provides the sojourner with unexpected novelties that serve as useful points of comparison. In the case of Alexander Radishchev, the fictional written account of an anonymous traveler became a medium for political and literary expression. His most famous work, the travelogue Journey from St. Petersburg to Moscow, served as a form of critical examination, not just of the locations between two cities, but of the Imperial Russian political and social landscape during the twilight decades of the 18th century.
In a Sentimental Mode: The Literary and Philosophical Strains of Dissent in Alexander Radishchev’s Journey from St. Petersburg to Moscow
Dominican University of California (online)
The act of travelling nearly always lends perspective. Be it a vacation, a work trip, aimless wanderlust or nomadic activity, travelling provides the sojourner with unexpected novelties that serve as useful points of comparison. In the case of Alexander Radishchev, the fictional written account of an anonymous traveler became a medium for political and literary expression. His most famous work, the travelogue Journey from St. Petersburg to Moscow, served as a form of critical examination, not just of the locations between two cities, but of the Imperial Russian political and social landscape during the twilight decades of the 18th century.
Presenter Biography
Michael Breger is a Master of Liberal Arts candidate at Stanford and a graduate of the University of Virginia, where he studied history and astronomy. A history buff and avid follower of international current events, Michael loves learning about different cultures, languages and literatures. He enjoys reading, painting, music, and the outdoors. His MLA thesis research is focused on Allen Ginsberg’s automatic poetics during the Fall of America period, 1965-72.