ENG 223-01 - The Tradition of English Literature I

4 credits (Fall)

In this discussion-heavy lecture, we sample the “greatest hits” of English literature between the 7th and 17th centuries, including the oldest English poems, Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, and sonnets galore, from Spenser’s to Donne’s to those of Lady Wroth. We’ll treat these timeless texts to close and distant readings both in order to identify and articulate those features that have led to their rude survival over centuries, and to gauge their value in and relevance to our present world.

Prerequisite: ENG 120 or ENG 121 for majors; for non-majors, ENG 120 or ENG 121 or third-year standing.
Instructor: Abdelkarim