eng2hrr how to read renaissane poet
HOW TO READ RENAISSANCE POETRY: SHAKESPEARE TO MILTON
ENG2HRR
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject, taught in an intensive 2 week block in February, looks at a wide variety of poems written between 1558 and 1660, focusing especially on lyrics, sonnets, Romance and Epic. The approach will involve learning how to engage in the close analysis of poetry, but also how to place this poetry in its historical/political context. The subject will also address some issues concerned with the editing of renaissance poetry.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPaul Salzman
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites 30 credit points of first year English
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects ENG3HRR
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Further poetry by Spencer and Milton supplied on line | Prescribed | Spenser and Milton | N/A |
Readings | Renaissance Literature: An Anthology of Poetry and Prose | Prescribed | John Hunter, ed. | WILEY-BLACKWELL |
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