English 181C - ST: The Fictional Civil War x Knight, N

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Whitman College

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The American Civil War is said to have been caused by a novel (Uncle Tom's Cabin) and fictionalized accounts of the nation's divide flourished as soon as shots began in 1861. This course examines some of the most significant fictional treatments of the war in the 19th and 20th centuries. From pop culture blockbusters such as Gone With the Wind to veiled critiques of current events in The March, the Civil War continues on the page. Do we read these novels for historical accuracy or for the emotional impact What do novels of the Civil War tell us about literary trends, American culture, and the idea that history (if not fiction) is written by the victors

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.whitman.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 527-5111

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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