The British Novel in the 18th and 19th Centuries 0.5 Chronological development of the novel emphasizing the inter-relationships of theme and technique. The British Novel in the 20th Century 0.5 Development of the novel since 1900 with emphasis on social context and on developments in theme and technique. A study of major works from the later medieval period. The texts will be studied closely in Middle English, with the help of commentators and works of reference. The study of a wide variety of issues and topics in Restoration and eighteenth century British Literature.
Attention is given to both canonical and non-canonical authors.
Topics may include representations of authority in Restoration theatre, neoclassical theories of literature, the rise of the novel, experiments in genre, and issues of power and gender. EN357 Literature of the Victorian Period 1.0 A study of English literature of the Victorian period, including poetry, novels and non-fiction prose by major authors. EN409 Special Topics 0.5 Consult the Department of English for current offerings. EN453 Literature of the 16th Century 1.0 A study of a variety of literary genres and discourses of sixteenth century England and of the interconnections between Humanism, the Protestant Reformation, and cultural production. Literature of the 17th Century 1.0 A study of a wide variety of canonical and non-canonical drama, poetry, and prose by both men and women writers.