ENGL 608
Studies in Early English Literature and Medieval Literature
Winter 2027 · Melancholia and the Middle Ages
Topics
- Medieval melancholy
- Courtly love
- Dream visions
- Commodity fetishism
- Videogame medievalism
Readings
- Giorgio Agamben, Stanzas.
- Chaucer, translation of The Romance of the Rose, first part; The Book of the Duchess.
- Pearl (anonymous Middle English poem).
- Elden Ring (FromSoftware, 2022), game or fan playthrough resources.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027
- Official course page ↗Winter 2027
- Departmental seminar description with reading information when supplied; not a full syllabus. Scheduled Winter 2027. Videogame engagement may use playthroughs rather than personal purchase.