Topics in Women's Writing: Early Women's Writing (CD or LA)

Subject associations
ENG 383 / GSS 395 / AMS 483
Term
Fall 2024
Instructors
Nigel Smith
Registrar description

In received tradition there are no women authors writing in English before the very late 17th century, with a very few notable exceptions in the Middle Ages. This course charts the recovery and revaluation of early modern poetry, drama and prose by women. We'll learn how significant it is and enjoyable, as we encounter works that range in subject from the harrowing death of grown-up daughters, highly original philosophy, bold political verse and critiques of slavery. We'll consider all within frameworks provided by contemporary gender and race theory and history.