Trying to think through the relation between literature and feminism, we will be trying to think the connections between aesthetics and politics, culture and society, story and life. Although we hope to consider many of the major theoretical issues at these crossings, we also will think about the stylistic strategies of the books. Our emphasis will continually be on attentive reading, careful analysis, and close writing.
Papers are due at the beginning of class no late papers accepted.
Each student will read a paper aloud at least once during the semester. Students will be assigned as discussants for these readings.