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2026 Spring/Summer
Sep 09, 2026 |
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| ENGL 420AF - Melancholy/Madness 18-Century |
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This course explores the under-belly of the so-called "Age of Reason" by examining a range of literary and medical representations of melancholy and madness. We will supplement our investigations with a series of critical texts, and topics of discussion will centre around the relationship between 18th-century mental illness and gender, genius, culture, and creativity.
*Note: This course is intended for ENGL Honours students. Students who are not ENGL Honours students require permission of the Department Head to register.*
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of ENGL 420AF or ENGL 804AF.*
3.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 TO 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Seminar English and Creative Writing Department Course Attributes: Rest/18th Cent/Rom (1660-1838) Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Bachelor of Arts Honours Co-op Bachelor of Arts Honours Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate Graduate Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: English |
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