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Examines how the spirit of Jazz, its musicians, and performers have influenced written works. “Jazz” as a “character” will be studied in short stories, novels, poetry, and pertinent literary theory, from its introduction in Paris by Josephine Baker and Sidney Bichet through the 20th century. In the first half, course readings will include: passages from F. Scott Fitzgerald, Hopscotch by Julio Cortazar, poetry by Boris Vian, and prose by James Baldwin, Chester Himes and Richard Wright. The second half will address Jazz in a wide range of works by authors: Toni Morrison, Michael Ondaatje, Langston Hughes, Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, and Geoff Dyer. Students will listen frequently to music in class and be encouraged to attend the Paris Jazz Festival and enduring historical Parisian jazz clubs such as New Morning, Les Ducs des Lombards, and Les Trois Maillets.
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