Representations of Judaism from Romanticism to Modernity

3 credits

Beginning with literary contexts from the Bible, Jewish mythology, and Shakespeare, this course ultimately focuses on British representations of Judaism from the mid 18th to the late 19th century. The aim is to investigate how “Judaism,” as imagined by various artists, complicates narratives of historical and national identity in England. *Note: Students may receive credit for one of ENGL 805AF or ENGL 425AF.*