Special Courses - Spring 2009

ENG402: Capstone Seminar in Major Authors of the British Isles: John Keats
In this seminar, devoted to the Romantic-era poet John Keats (1795-1821), we will pay particular attention to the formal-aesthetic dimension of the poetry (close-reading the poems together in class, as well as examining critical articles on the poems). We will also examine the historical context of Keats’s works, locating these in relation to his life and times, while noting ways Keats’s works transcend his time speaking profoundly to succeeding generations. The readings for the course will include selections from Keats’s poetry and letters, some biographical materials, as well as a range of critical writings.