Introduction to French Poetry

Undergraduate / Graduate

Poetry articulates the expression of life and the news of the world; its forms can celebrate and critique, while teaching us about the language we use every day. This class explores the long history of poetry in France: readings include Louise Labé, Victor Hugo, Charles Baudelaire, and Guillaume Apollinaire. Students will practice different ways of engaging with poetry, such as close reading, translation, pastiche, and performance.