Crime, Misery and Vice: The Victorian Underworld

3 units

In this seminar, students will read a selection of late-Victorian novels, plays and novellas. Through a combination of class discussion, written assignments, and other projects, students will explore in their original contexts the social, cultural, economic and political themes of works such as: The Moonstone; The Return of Sherlock Holmes; Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde; The Time Machine; and Dracula. In the process, students will explore (and challenge) many of the attitudes, ideals and values associated with the era, and develop provisional definitions of what it meant (and means) to be Victorian. This is a fully online course. Only University College students can receive credit for fully online courses. Instructor will email registered students with instructions.