English and Creative Writing [325] - Shakespeare in Context

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Hamilton College

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Study of Hamlet, Macbeth, The Taming of the Shrew, The Merchant of Venice, and All's Well that Ends Well in conjunction with Shakespeare's two narrative poems and with plays by such contemporaries as Christopher Marlowe, Thomas Middleton, and John Webster. How does Shakespeare's treatment of such issues as love, revenge, religious prejudice, and the problem of evil differ in different genres? How do his plays differ from those by other writers that address similar issues? (Writing-intensive.) Prerequisite, a 200-level course in English. (pre-1700) Maximum enrollment, 20.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hamilton.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 859-4011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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