Henry James and The American Scene

A study of James's representation of the American read in the context of the cultural changes of the late nineteenth century: Daisy Miller, The American, The Portrait of a Lady, The Golden Bowl and selections from his travel writings, including The American Scene. Writings by James's contemporaries, W. E. B. Du Bois and Thorstein Veblen will will also be studied. Enrollment limited to 20 juniors and seniors.