Drama of the Restoration and Eighteenth Century
Overview
Subject area
ENGL
Catalog Number
341
Course Title
Drama of the Restoration and Eighteenth Century
Department(s)
Description
British drama from the re-opening of the theatres in 1660 to 1800, covering genres such as the heroic drama and comedy of intrigue of the Restoration, the sentimental comedy and tradesmen’s tragedy of mid-century, and the comedy of situation and wit of the late Georgian period. Writers may include Dryden, Wycherley, Behn, Congreve, Steele, Lillo, Gay, Goldsmith, and Sheridan.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
009023