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ENG 164 - The Gothic

The Gothic, one of the most popular genres in the nineteenth century, explores the dominant culture through its dark underside. This course traces gothic literature from its origins in representations of the return of the past, invoking fears of cultural loss, through its height in depictions of alienation and monstrosity as a response to a changing world to its culmination in contemporary horror films and literature that speak openly to what is seen as an appalling reality. Through our reading, we will explore the genre through its aesthetic, psychological, and sociopolitical implications. To fully understand the genre, we will read a wide range of authors including Mary Shelley, Charles W. Chesnutt, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, and Carmen Maria Machado as well as critical literature on the Gothic. For English majors, this course satisfies the C-2 requirement.

Course Designation/Attribute: WE and DI

Anticipated Terms Offered: Periodically
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