The Novel: Fiction and Connectivity

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This seminar explores the ways in which long narratives, from ancient epic to 21st-century TV serials, have always engaged their audiences by providing a sense of connection among individuals, and by modeling the relationship between individuals and society. The course will zero-in on this aspect of storytelling’s cultural function. See the English Department's website at www.english.upenn.edu for a description of the current offerings.