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Academic Year 2004/2005

Contemporary American Poetry: Voice & Persona
ENGL 322 SP
Crosslistings:
AMST 293

This course will examine innovation in form and voice in Contemporary American Poetry. We will pay especial attention to the persona poem. We will read books of poetry rather than reading selections from anthologies; this will allow us to discuss THE BOOK as a significant site of effect and experiment.

MAJOR READINGS

Ai, CRUELTY/KILLING FLOOR, Berryman, DREAM SONGS, Bidart, IN THE GOLDEN NIGHT, Carson, THE BEAUTY OF THE HUSBAND, GLUCK, THE WILD IRIS, Herbert, MR. COGITO, Komunyakaa, NEON VERNACULAR, Merrill, THE CHANGING LIGHT AT SANDOVER, Spicer, AFTER LORCA, Voigt, KYRIE

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

8 2-page reaction papers.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA ENGL    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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