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The University of Chicago's Katia Mitova discusses "Nabokov's 'Signs & Symbols'"

Kibbitznest
Chicago, IL

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Kibbitznest Liberal Arts Discussions are a collaboration with The University of Chicago Graham School to host presentations and discussions of original research, hosted at Kibbitznest Books, Brews & Blarney.

All proceeds benefit the kibbitznest nonprofit, with a mission to encourage face-to-face communication, inspire conversation, and bring our community together to share insights and philosophies in a Socratic dialogue.

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

(Due to limited seating, RSVPs will receive priority seating)
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Discussion Information:

"Clouds in the staring sky transmit to each other, by means of slow signs, incredibly detailed information regarding him. His inmost thoughts are discussed at nightfall, in manual alphabet, by darkly gesticulating trees. Pebbles or stains or sun flecks form patterns representing, in some awful way, messages that he must intercept. Everything is a cipher and of everything, he is the theme."

From Vladimir Nabokovs Signs and Symbols

We will engage in a close reading of Nabokovs short story, Signs and Symbols (first published in the New Yorker, 1948), which continues to puzzle readers. Is there a key to its meaning? Some say, there are several possible keys; others suggest we should first try to find the lock of the story and only then search for the key. Let's try to explore both possibilities together. (Copies of the text will be provided for the discussion.)
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Katia Mitova has been an instructor in the Basic Program of Liberal Education for Adults at Graham School, University of Chicago since 1998. Currently, she is teaching a two-year course sequence on Nabokovs Russian and English novels.
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Sponsor: Kibbitznest Books, Brews & Blarney

Registration is not necessary but appreciated due to space limitations.

kibbitznest is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization and wifi-free zone dedicated to the preservation of quality face-to-face human communication.