ENG 368 - Marriage and Maturity in the 19th Century Novel

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Centre College

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Description:

The bildungsroman (novel of development) and the domestic plot were the two dominant narrative forms in the nineteenth century. But how do the stories of growing up and getting married fit together More specifically, how does a novel suggest genuine development in a life-story that ends at early adulthood Or alternatively, how can a protagonist grow past the unfortunate marriage choice that signaled his early immaturity This course takes up four justly famous nineteenth-century novels, Emma, David Copperfield, Great Expectations, and Portrait of a Lady , to explore the range of issues these plots raise for the protagonist: class identity, professional development, social discernment, and self-knowledge. Prerequisite: Preference to junior English majors.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.centre.edu

Phone Number:

(859) 238-5200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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