Labor and Longing in British Romantic Poetry

3 credits

How does Romantic poetry capture what it means to work, labour or serve; to be productive or creative; to work for oneself or for others? Whether the choice to work is made freely or under coercion, including threats of suffering, imprisonment or death, work was both transforming, historically, and transformative. ***Prerequisite of ENGL 100 and either ENGL 110 or the completion of 48 credit hours.*** *Note: Intended for English Honours or prospective English Honours students only. Students who are not English Honours majors require permission of the Department Head to register.*