Milton (335-0-20)
Instructors
Regina M Schwartz
Meeting Info
Parkes Hall 224: Tues, Thurs 9:30AM - 10:50AM
Overview of class
We will study John Milton's poetry and prose in context, with sustained attention to the complexities of his art, the crisis of his times, the subtlety of his thought, and the extent of his influence. Milton's defenses of political, personal, and religious liberty, his self-presentation, and his grappling with key ethical questions involving free will, gender definitions, crime, authority, rebellion, and redemption will be among the many concerns that arise as we explore his work in the context of the raging political and theological controversies of his time.
Teaching Method
Discussion.
Evaluation Method
Based on class participation, an oral report, a short paper, and a longer paper.
Class Attributes
Literature & Fine Arts Distro Area