ENGL 370 Amer Lit: Beg Through Civil War
Traces the development of American literature from its roots in the 17th century to the 19th century flowering of the "American Renaissance," with a primary emphasis on major works by authors such as Bradstreet, Poe, Emerson, Thoreau, Hawthorne, Melville, Whitman, Douglass, and Dickinson. Emphasis throughout is on the development of a distinctively American voice, sense of identity, and awareness of social complexity. Designed for English majors. Offered yearly.
Prerequisite
Minimum grade of C in
ENGL 190