Introduction to the epic as complex and comprehensive literature -- which includes romance, drama, history. Gods and goddesses, kings and queens, heroes and heroines, ships and swords. Cultures and nations celebrating their past, present, and future.

Students will consider the autobiography as a powerful social and cultural document, on that is an index to the ways in which people conceive of and recreate history itself.

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The development of British literature from the Enlightenment of the 18th century through the Romaticism and Realism of the 19th century to the Modernism of the early 20th century; literary response to scientific and industrial changes, political revolution and the technical and social reordering of British society. Open only to English majors, and those studying at the University on international or domestic exchange.

A study of Shakespeare's dramatic art and poetic style through a representative selection of plays. Students may earn degree credit for only one of ENGLISH 221 and 222. (Gen.Ed. AL)

A study of Shakespeare's dramatic art and poetic style through a representative selection of plays. Students may earn degree credit for only one of ENGLISH 221 and 222. (Gen.Ed. AL)

Writing in the various modes of fiction, poetry, drama, and essay. Analysis of student writing in class and in tutorial; development of critical skills.

An introduction to themes and techniques of fiction through a reading of selected short stories and novels with emphasis on structure, style, point of view, and theme. (Gen.Ed. AL)

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Nineteenth-century background: the Irish Renaissance; such major figures as Yeats, Synge, Joyce and O'Casey; recent and contemporary writing. (Gen.Ed. AL)