ENGL 392 - Tolkien and Modern British Culture

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Trinity College

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In the wake of three blockbuster movies, J.R.R. Tolkien's position in popular culture is more robust than ever. His status within academia, however, remains a matter of sharp controversy. All but absent from college curricula, his works are still left mainly to readers of science fiction and fantasy novels. This course will reconsider his claims as a "serious" author. We will read, in its entirety, the fiction he published during his lifetime. In addition, we will consider him in a series of contexts: his influences, his times, our times. We will read him alongside his contemporaries: can the literature of his period be reconfigured to make a place for his work For English majors, this course satisfies the requirement of a course emphasizing cultural context. Prerequisite: For English majors, English 260 with a grade of C- or higher. 1.00 units, Lecture

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0.00

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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