Literature in Historical Context

This course examines the relationship between literature and the historical contexts within which literary works are created and interpreted. It explores how works arise from and shape the society within which they appear. Students will read literary texts, literary criticism and theory, and related historical documents, including newspaper articles, political tracts, and letters. The primary texts for the course will be representative of at least two different national literatures. Additionally, the course will cover one historical period before 1800 and one historical period after 1800.

Fall, Spring

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