A continuation of English 2201 (0114). A study of major texts, authors, and genres of British literature from the Restoration through the 18th century, romantic, and Victorian periods in their historical and social settings. Emphasizes close textual analysis along with broad literary and cultural themes. Readings may include Dryden, Behn, Pope, Johnson, Blake, Wordsworth, Keats, Hemans, E. B. Browning, R. Browning, Dickens, Arnold, and Wilde. Note: Required for all English majors. Should be taken before most upper-level courses.