OSHER 891 - History and Literature: "Lincoln in the Bardo"

Historical novels tell interesting stories about a time and its people, requiring authors to do extensive research so their writing reflects that history accurately. This course will provide a one-hour look at the historical context for George Saunders' novel, "Lincoln in the Bardo", focusing largely on the emotional life of Abraham Lincoln. In the second hour, we will continue with a discussion of the novel as contemporary literature. Readers and history buffs are welcome! Participants should read "Lincoln in the Bardo" before class.