English 212 - English Renaissance Poetry

An introduction to the literary period known as the English Renaissance. Through short lyric poems and some narrative verse, we will explore the era that saw the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, the Reformation of the Catholic church, the Scientific Revolution, and the exploration of the Americas. Reading an array of poets, we will immerse ourselves in the early modern world by exploring its representations of beauty, power, love, faith, art, and knowledge. Our emphasis will be on close reading, with a view to understanding form and appreciating excellence.

Prereq: ENGL-199 or ENGL-200.