College/School
School of Liberal Arts
Course Description
A review of transcendentalism to prepare for contrasting with post-Civil War realism. Readings in Twain, James, Howells will be followed by a consideration of the impact of literary naturalism on the writings of Crane, Dreiser, Wharton. Newly reconsidered narratives are also examined, including those of Chopin, Jewett, Freeman, and American slaves.
Grade Modes
Pass/Fail (P), Standard (S)
Course Attributes
Humanities (GEHU), Writing Intensive (SEWI)