Forms of Literature

Course Description

Through a broad range of readings chosen from the beginnings of English literature to the present, this course studies four major literary genres: poetry, drama, the short story, and the novel. Students will explore diverse literary forms within these genres by reading the imaginative works of major authors representing various historical periods and nationalities--men and women who are at once creators and innovators of literary traditions. As well as introducing students to important creative works, Forms of Literature: Tradition and Innovation gives students a solid foundation in the study of literary form and socio-historical context that will prove invaluable not only for their continued postsecondary studies but also for their life-long pleasure in reading and their understanding and analysis of all forms of writing.