Mourning and Memorial in North American Literature

3 credits

Focusing primarily on the period post-1950, this course examines how the literary culture of North America responds to literary traditions of mourning and memorializing in a period that poses serious challenges to the efficacy of remembrance. Theoretical and literary works form the focus of the readings. *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 475BA or ENGL 815BA.*