L.ENG 326 - American Literature: 1861-1900

Credits: 3

This course surveys the literature and culture of the Civil War and Reconstruction era, focusing on the slave narrative, Realism, Naturalism, Children’s fiction, and the American Gothic. Psychology, gender, race, class, religion, and other themes are considered as they influenced writers and literature from the time period. Representative authors: Howells, Alcott, Twain, James, Crane, Chopin, Gillman.
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable