ENGL 306 - Shakepeare’s Tragedies and Romances

Examines Shakespeare’s later plays, which plumb the depths of tragedy and explore the possibility of redemption. The 8-or-so plays covered are among the greatest works in all of literature: Hamlet, King Lear, Macbeth, and The Tempest, as well as others. 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