Restoration and 18th Century Literature

This course consider such literary developments as the rise of the novel, the prevalence of periodicals, the popularity of poetry, and the passion for plays amongst Britons during the period known as the long eighteenth century. Our multi-genre literature survey will proceed chronologically and thematically, and will consider such key concepts as wit, decorum, the occasional, the pastoral, the eidolon, and various social and cultural developments of the era.