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ENGL 335 American Realism
3 credits
An exploration of the literature produced in America during the second half of the nineteenth century that was devoted to accurate representation and an exploration of American lives in various contexts. Along with a consideration of the social concerns and cultural values of this period, the course examines the work of several major writers, such as Twain, Howells, James, Wharton, Chopin, Crane, Jewett and Norris.