Survey of British Literature II

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The course will survey British literature in the major genres (novel, poetry, essay, drama, short story) from the Romantic period to the present. Students will examine literary texts within the context of established literary movements and trends as well as examine the ways in which literature addresses and wrestles with the issues that dominate its cultural and historical context issues such as British identity, class, race, gender, among others. The reading list will include an array of engaging texts, and class sessions will operate as energetic discussions of the readings.