ENGL 44230 - Renaissance Literature

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

English

Description:

The period of literature 1550-1700 sees a rebirth of Classical forms but marks also the threshold of the modern. This course is designed as an introduction to the major writers of this era and will examine many crucial modes of writing including drama, fiction, pamphlets, popular literature, and epic poetry. The key discourses and preoccupations that link us with the early modern period will also be investigated, amongst them the representation of the self and intimate relationships, the portrayal of the pressures of urban life. In looking at issues such as power, racism, sexuality, travel, crime, and the city this course will consider the darker side of the Renaissance as well as its explosive energies.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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