Littérature du XVIIe siècle: Le Classicisme

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course offers a critical study of works representative of the rich literary production of the seventeenth century, dominated by Louis XIV and the Court of Versailles. While emphasis will vary from year to year, this course may include works by major authors such as Molière, Racine, La Fontaine, Madame de Sévigné and Madame de La Fayette. The course will investigate some of the changing concepts of tragedy and comedy, and trends such as préciosité, classicisme, honnêteté and absolutisme. Cross-listed: FREN-3681(3). Restrictions: Honours Form Required. Students may not hold credit for this course and FREN-3681. Requisite Courses: 6 credit hours of French Studies literature courses at the 2000-level and permission of the Honours advisor [prerequisite(s)].