English Prose I
This subject covers key works of English prose from the 16th to 19th centuries, exploring the evolution of prose forms and the development of narrative styles, including essays, letters, and philosophical writings.
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This subject covers key works of English prose from the 16th to 19th centuries, exploring the evolution of prose forms and the development of narrative styles, including essays, letters, and philosophical writings.
This subject covers key works of English prose from the 16th to 19th centuries, exploring the evolution of prose forms and the development of narrative styles, including essays, letters, and philosophical writings.
English Prose I offers students a deep dive into English prose from its early beginnings through to the Romantic period. Key writers studied in this course include Francis Bacon, Samuel Johnson, Charles Lamb, and Thomas Carlyle. The course emphasizes the variety of prose forms, such as essays, letters, autobiographies, and philosophical tracts, and explores how these forms helped shape English literature.
Students will study the evolving styles of these prose writers, paying particular attention to the role of prose as both a form of entertainment and a vehicle for philosophical, political, and personal expression. The course encourages critical engagement with the texts, allowing students to explore the relationship between prose, society, and individual identity.
arts-english
undergraduate
4
ENG105UG