What does it mean to read literature historically? And what does it mean to relocate classic texts to contemporary contexts? This unit will address these questions by focusing on the example of Jane Austen, one of Britain's most celebrated novelists. We will analyse how these novels engage the literary, social and political debates of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century. Then, through consideration of recent adaptations, students will analyse the reading processes that allow some novelists to escape their history.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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ENGL2611 |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Nicola Parsons, nicola.parsons@sydney.edu.au |
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