Among the things we will discuss are Donne's unique use of metaphor, his obsession with paradox, his mixture of sexual and sacred imagery, and his deep concern with the need for union and unity. I will also give occasional pop quizzes to inspire you to keep up with the reading. John Donne , ed. Selected Prose, ed. We will study the major figures of modern British and American poetry.
Intensive reading is required for the class.
Students will also have the opportunity to explore the work of other poets and to develop that research into class presentations. In this class, students will further develop their verbal and written skills of critical analysis, their understanding of scholarly criticism, and their knowledge of modernist poetics. This course assumes an interactive approach both in its structure, which builds each class upon previous classes, and in its presentation, which requires engaged participation from all members of the class. English 4933 provides practical and invaluable experience in the workforce for English majors that wish to pursue careers in professional writing or editing. Sponsors must accommodate interns' hours with course and other work schedules.