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ENG 261 Jacobean Shakespeare

This course will address, in the context of early modern English society and culture, tragedies and tragicomic romances written during the reign of King James I (1603-1625).The exploration of Shakespeare's language and literary devices, of genres, and of theatrical practices will be supplemented by attention to early modern social issues and ideology, as well as to present-day critical trends. (L04)

Credits

4