Harlots, Rakes, and Libertines
ENGL 217
Spring 2009
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01
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| Crosslisting:
FGSS 213 |
The Age of Enlightenment was also the Age of the Libertine, when artists, intellectuals, and members of European cities began to formulate new philosophies of pleasure and personal freedom aimed at liberating people from the tyranny of repressive dogmas. At the same time, the rapid growth of Europe's cities gave rise to many of the distinctive ills of modernity--increasing poverty, prostitution, and public disorder--prompting a conservative backlash from religious authorities who saw the traditional structures of family and religion under attack. This class will introduce students to some of the major literary and nonliterary texts of the libertine enlightenment and will explore some of the historical roots of our present-day culture wars. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Speaking, Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA ENGL |
| Course Format: Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (FGSS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
George Etherege, THE MAN OF MODE
Rochester, Poems
Aphra Behn, Poems
Daniel Defoe, MOLL FLANDERS
Eliza Haywood, FANTOMINA
James Boswell, LONDON JOURNAL
John Cleland, MEMOIRS OF A WOMAN OF PLEASURE
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Examinations and Assignments:
Two six-page essays, regular short response papers, and one in-class presentation. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course meets the Literary History II and Literature of Difference requirements for the English major. |
| Instructor(s): Drury,Joseph Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: CRT285; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 8 | JR major: 7 | | |
| Seats Available: 2 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 0 | FR: 0 |
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