While tracing connections to earlier American literature and concurrent European traditions, we will keep an eye on aspects of American culture, past and present, that this literature illuminates and records. Required Texts Baym, Nina, et. F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby Hansberry, Lorraine, A Raisin in the Sun. Random House, 1988. Questions du Jour are part of your participation grade.
Attendance is vital.
We will cover many texts quickly, so missing one day will put you behind the class. After 4 unexcused absences, you will either be withdrawn from the course or your course grade will drop precipitously. Come to class, on time and awake. The writing life. Feb 3 Henry James .