ENG 4203 - The Age Of Johnson

Taking the writings of Samuel Johnson as a point of departure, this course examines the major authors, genres, and thematic concerns of British literature during the period 1737-84. Readings are drawn from a variety of genres, including poetry, drama, prose fiction, and non-fiction prose, and reflect the diversity of interests that characterizes British writing of the middle decades of the 18th century. This course also addresses recent critical developments in the study of mid-18th-century British literature.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: ENG 1113, ENG 1213 AND ENG 2303