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ENGL238
James and Wharton
ENGL238 SP
Crosslistings: WMST244, AMST338
Not Currently Offered
The course will study short stories, novels and essays of
Henry James and Edith Wharton -- two of the most significant
fiction writers in American literary history. We will
examine the different notions of the novel of manners and
the international theme in both authors. In addition, we
will concentrate on each author's critique of American
culture, including how each saw the role of the writer.
What did the U.S. look like in the final quarter of the 19th
century to James and Wharton? What were their assumptions
about politics, literature & gender?
MAJOR READINGS
Novels will include: PORTRAIT OF A LADY, THE
PRINCESS CASAMASSIMA, THE HOUSE OF MIRTH, CUSTOM OF THE
COUNTRY. Other works include: "The Art of Fiction," "Daisy
Miller" and "Roman Fever."
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
There will be two short
papers, one oral report and one seminar paper.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Students are
expected to have taken American literature or American
Studies courses.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting
or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the
first class, they will be dropped from the class list.
NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form
to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA ENGL
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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