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Nineteenth-Century American Novel

This course studies American novels of the 19th century that were produced during a creative and industrial heyday in American literary history. Students explore examples from romantic, gothic, sentimental, abolitionist, naturalist and sensation novels, focusing on such issues as canonicity, popularity, “masterpieces,” readership and accessibility.

Grade Basis: Letter Grade
Credits: 4.0