English 125E
The Contemporary Novel: The Latest Pulitzer Prize-Winning Fiction
| Section | Semester | Instructor | Time | Location | Course Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spring 2015 | Wong, Hertha D. Sweet
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MW 9-10 + discussion sections F 9-10 | 2060 Valley LSB |
Book List
Diaz, Junot: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao; Egan, Jennifer: A Visit from the Goon Squad; Harding, Paul: Tinkers; Johnson, Adam: The Orphan Master's Son; McCarthy, Cormac: The Road; Strout, Elizabeth: Olive Kittredge; Tartt, Donna: The Goldfinch
Other Readings and Media
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Description
The Pulitzer Prize in Fiction is awarded for “distinguished fiction by an American author, preferably dealing with American life.” In this course, we will read the seven most recent (2007-2014) Pulitzer Prize-winning novels (actually, one of them is a collection of short fiction). In addition to examining narrative form and literary style, we will consider cultural and historical contexts and thematic resonances. We will discuss the trends in types of topics and styles selected for the Pultizer as well.
Note: Many of these are lengthy and/or dense novels, so start reading soon.
Discussion Sections
| 101 | Valella, Daniel
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F 9-10 | 223 Dwinelle |
| 102 | Taylor, Bradford Alden
Acu, Adrian Mark |
F 9-10 | 209 Dwinelle |
| 103 | Greer, Erin
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F 9-10 | 215 Dwinelle |
| 104 | Wilson, Mary
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F 9-10 | 229 Dwinelle |
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