American Literature to 1865

3 units

A survey of significant writers, works, and intellectual developments from the early Puritan settlements to the late 19th century. Our goal is the construction of a serviceable narrative of the nation's cultural and literary history. Readings include selections of fiction, poetry, and non-fiction prose by Franklin, Poe, Emerson, Thoreau, Hawthorne, Melville, Whitman, and Emily Dickinson. Satisfies both the 1700-1900 and the American requirement.