ENGL 694
Literary Techniques
Fall 2026 · ENGL 694 LEC A1: Literary Techniques - Adaptation and NeoVictorianism; E. Kent · Course preview
Topics
- Neo-Victorian culture
- Adaptation
- Remediation and appropriation
Readings
- Brandeth, Gyles [as printed]. Oscar Wilde and the Murders at Reading Gaol.
- Brönte, Charlotte. Jane Eyre.
- DeLyria, Joy, and Sean Michael Robinson. Down in the Hole: The unWired World of H. B. Ogden.
- Doyle, Arthur Conan. “A Scandal in Bohemia.”
- Gaskell, Elizabeth. North and South.
- Mieville, China. “London’s Overthrow.”
- Moore, Alan, and Eddie Campbell. From Hell.
- Phillips, Tom. A Humument.
- Reeve, Philip. Mortal Engines.
- Rhys, Jean. Wide Sargasso Sea.
- Waters, Sarah. Tipping the Velvet.
- Jane Eyre. Directed by Cary Fukunaga. Film.
- Batman: Gotham by Gaslight. Directed by Sam Liu. Film.
- Sherlock: “A Scandal in Belgravia.” Directed by Paul McGuigan. Television.
- North and South, episodes 1–2. Directed by Brian Percival. Television.
- Sherlock Holmes. Directed by Guy Ritchie. Film.