ENGL 4350 - American Popular Literature of the 19th Century

3 credit hours

Focuses on literature that was popular, in form and/or readership, in 19th century America. Places texts in historical and cultural contexts exploring the relationships between texts and key social, political, intellectual, and literary ideas and philosophies of the era. Examines various genres and styles and discusses ideas of canonicity. Works covered will range from novels to gift books, tracts, magazine pieces, and utopian texts.

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