New Classics of Contemporary Global Fiction
Lifelong Learning
Join one of the U's leading literature scholars to explore new works by two contemporary masters of global fiction: Kiran Desai's The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny, which was shortlisted for the 2025 Booker Prize, and Rabih Alameddine's The True True Story of Rajah the Gullible (and His Mother), which won the 2025 National Book Award. Both are compelling and engaging novels that address contemporary cultural and social issues with passion, warmth, and humor. We'll discuss them as keen reflections on globalization, migration, family, identity, and as brilliant examples of the art of the novel. Please read each of the assigned selections before the class discussion.
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Class Sections For New Classics of Contemporary Global Fiction (LLWRC 742)
Summer 2026 Section 1, Starting on: 05/21/2026
This class takes place in person at the University Connected Learning and Continuing Education building (540 Arapeen Drive, SLC). Students provide their own books. Please read each selection before class. May 21: Kiran Desai, The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny parts 1-8; June 4: Kiran Desai, The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny parts 9-21; June 18: Rabih Alameddine, The True True Story of Rajah the Gullible (and His Mother) Class meets every other week.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/21/26 | Th | 6:00 pm -7:30 pm | UUCE 132 |
| 06/04/26 | Th | 6:00 pm -7:30 pm | UUCE 132 |
| 06/18/26 | Th | 6:00 pm -7:30 pm | UUCE 132 |
Instructor: SCOTT BLACK
Registration for this class will close on 05/20/2026 at midnight
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