The Rise of the Novel and the Representation of the Self

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Asks how the eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century English novel contributed to the creation of the modern character (i.e. the modern self) by representing the subjectivity of their protagonists. Considers contemporary theories of human nature and identity and current theories about the development and structure of the novel form. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1100 or ENGL 1200 ; and at least one English literature course or an A in ENGL 1100 or ENGL 1200 .