ENGL 90255 - Langland and Allegory

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

English

Description:

This course will examine concepts and uses of allegory, focusing primarily on the seminal yet difficult poem, Piers Plowman. Though a significant amount of time will be spent deciphering Langland's dream vision, its complicated textual history, and its place in 14th-century literary production, our focus will always consider the larger implications of Langland's poem for our understanding of allegorical writing more broadly conceived and its place in literary history. Comparisons to allegorical writings by other writers and from other periods will be encouraged. Our study will include readings in theories of allegory from Origen and Hugh of St. Victor to Paul de Man, Walter Benjamin, and Frederic Jameson.

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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