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he says, historical progress that , like Jacques and his master, always
moves forward no matter what direction it takes and is supported by
nationalism and military power, neither of which has anything to do
with reason.
"In the month of August 1968," Kundera writes, "the Czechs ,
naive rationalists, experienced the shock of the irrational. " In such a
world, where reason becomes a mere literary trope and Kafka reigns
as a prophet of life, the only escape may lie in silence, the only poli–
tics in the absurd reality of art.
MFA
Writing Program at vermont College
Intenalve 12-Day Reeldenclee
August and January on the Vermont campus. Works hops. classes. readings . Planning for
6-month projects.
Non-Reeldent 6-Month Writing ProJecta
Individually designed during residency. Direct criticism of manuscripts . Sustained
dialogue with faculty.
Degree work In poetry. fiction and non-fiction. Plus a postgraduate writing semester for
those who have already finished a graduate degree with a concentration In creative
writing. For further Information:
ROfer Weingarten. MFA Writing Program
Bo" 52 , Vermont College. Montpelier, VT 05602
Other opportunities for graduate and undergraduate writing
study are also available at the college. Vermont College admits
students regardless of race. creed. sex or ethnic origin.
Faculty:
Visiting Writers:
Dianne Benedict Gladys Swan
Nicholas Christopher Edward Hi rsch
Susan Dodd Leslie Ullman
Carolyn Chute Denis Johnson
Mark Doty Gordon
Weaver
Andre Dubus Larry Levis
Jack Myers RogerWelngarten
George Garrett Naomi Sh lhab Nye
Sena Jeter Naslund David Wojahn
Jorle Graham Gerald Stern
Patricia Hampl Mary Swander
Richard Tillinghast
