This single-term module explores key aspects of Romantic writing by men and women during the period c.1785-c.1832. The aim is to provide an understanding of the vibrant and diverse literature that might be called 'Romantic', produced during a relatively brief although turbulent and complex set of years. In addition to poetry, fiction and essays, the module has a central element that explores important theories of poetry and the imagination by Wordsworth, Coleridge, Shelley, and Keats. We will also study critical approaches and theories.
You'll be given weekly suggestions for research and for wider reading. We'll be using the
special collections in the Albert Sloman Library for some seminars: e.g., the seminar on
William Blake will include a visit to the Library's special collections where you'll be able to see the University's important Bean Collection of Blake facsimiles, books and documents. You'll also visit the 19th century country house library that we hold as part of the Russell Collection.
This will enable us to do some work in the critical area known as 'the history of the book'.
Some limited extra, extension reading in European literature will be recommended, because Romantic writing was cosmopolitan in its scope.
The syllabus is designed to be exciting and varied in terms of genre (poetry, prose fiction, the essay) and gender. You'll be encouraged to work together and to conduct your own research.
Aims
* To provide a strongly supportive learning environment for the study Romantic
poetry and prose.
* To engage with theories relevant to the study of Romantic writing.
* To enable you to utilise the research expertise of the teacher, Dr. Oliver.
* To prepare you for employment or graduate study through a structured
approach to gaining skills in research methods and enquiry into areas of
knowledge.
* To enhance your employability by providing transferable skills with practical
applicability. This includes teamwork.
* To encourage life-long learning through a rigorous and focused programme of
academic study.
You'll be given weekly suggestions for research and for wider reading. We'll be using the
special collections in the Albert Sloman Library for some seminars: e.g., the seminar on
William Blake will include a visit to the Library's special collections where you'll be able to see the University's important Bean Collection of Blake facsimiles, books and documents. You'll also visit the 19th century country house library that we hold as part of the Russell Collection.
This will enable us to do some work in the critical area known as 'the history of the book'.
Some limited extra, extension reading in European literature will be recommended, because Romantic writing was cosmopolitan in its scope.
The syllabus is designed to be exciting and varied in terms of genre (poetry, prose fiction, the essay) and gender. You'll be encouraged to work together and to conduct your own research.
Aims
* To provide a strongly supportive learning environment for the study Romantic
poetry and prose.
* To engage with theories relevant to the study of Romantic writing.
* To enable you to utilise the research expertise of the teacher, Dr. Oliver.
* To prepare you for employment or graduate study through a structured
approach to gaining skills in research methods and enquiry into areas of
knowledge.
* To enhance your employability by providing transferable skills with practical
applicability. This includes teamwork.
* To encourage life-long learning through a rigorous and focused programme of
academic study.