ENG 536 - The Nature of Comedy and Tragedy

Institution:

Chatham University

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Description:

An exploration of tragedy and comedy as contrasting literary modes, informing spirits, and world views. Subjects include several literary genres, graphic arts, music, and philosophical theories. Readings include works by Greek dramatists, Shakespeare, Cervantes, Milton, Conrad, Wilde, and Shaw as well as theoretical observations by Aristotle, Schiller, Nietzsche, Kreiger, Jaspers, Burke, Bergson, Meredith, and Arthur Miller.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

ENG536

Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.chatham.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 365-1100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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