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2026 Spring/Summer
Sep 09, 2026 |
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| ENGL 475AZ - The Making of Modern Fantasy: 1700 - 1950 |
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This course studies the shifts in fantasy literature as both genre and mode from the 18th century, when it emerges as a recognizable genre, to The Lord of the Rings, the keystone text of modern fantasy. It takes up, also, the shifts and changes in the theory of fantasy, from 19th century considerations of the novel and the romance to Todorov, Shippey, Clute, Mendelsohn, and Attebery.
*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 475AZ or ENGL 815AZ.*
3.000 Credit hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Examination English and Creative Writing Department Course Attributes: Vic & 20thCen Lit (1838-1960s) 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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