ENGL 305 - Shakespeare’s Comedies and Histories

Surveys the early phase of Shakespeare’s writing career, emphasizing the playwright’s treatment of English national identity and carnivalesque challenges to social hierarchies. Typically covers 8 plays, including A Midsummer Night’s Dream, 1 & 2 Henry IV, The Merchant of Venice, and Twelfth Night. Close reading of the playtexts is supplemented by analysis of stage productions and cinematic adaptations.

Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: P-EQ in Literature. Normal Offering Cycle: Variable

Credits: 3