English 119
The Augustan Age: Literature of the Restoration and the Early 18th Century
| Section | Semester | Instructor | Time | Location | Course Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spring 2010 | Picciotto, Joanna M
Picciotto, Joanna |
TTh 3:30-5 | 9 Evans |
Other Readings and Media
Defoe, D: Robinson Crusoe; Lennox, C: The Female Quixote; Pope, A: Poetry and Prose; Richardson,  S:  Pamela; Swift,  J: Writings
Recommended: Fielding, H: Shamela; Haywood, E: Anti-Pamela
Description
We will explore the relationship between literature and everyday life in the first half of the eighteenth century. Areas of emphasis include popular periodical literature, the early novel, and the writings of Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift. In addition to the texts listed above there will be a course reader.
Course requirements: two close readings (2 pages), one substantial paper (7-10 pages), and a final exam.
This course satisfies the pre-1800 requirement for the English major.
Other Recent Sections of This Course
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spring, 2021 |
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