G1 E2: British Neoclassical and Romantic Literature

  • Course Outcomes (COs)
CO-1.  Students will comprehend the salient features of literature of the Neoclassical and Romantic period.
CO-2.  Students will be able to understand the work of William Congreve in the context of restoration drama.
CO-3.  Students will be able to appreciate the significance of the rise and development of 18th Century British fiction through the detailed study of prescribed work.
CO-4.  Students will be able to comprehend romanticism in British fiction.
CO-5. Students will be able to interpret and critically appreciate the Neoclassical and Romantic poetry.

  • Syllabus:

           Unit 1. Restoration Drama (Comedy):William Congreve- The Way of the World

           Unit 2. 18th Century British Fiction: Jonathan Swift- Gulliver’s Travels (Book I & II)

(Note: The course is equally shared with the Contributory Teacher. S/He dealt with the remaining two units of the Course: Unit 3. Romanticism in British Fiction: Jane Austen and Unit 4. Neoclassical & Romantic poetry (Selected Poems))

  • Reference Books:

  1. Blamiers, Harry. A Short History of English Literature. London: Routledge, 2003.
  2. Daiches, David. A Critical History of English Literature Vol.1 4.
  3. Carter, Ronald and John McRay. The Routledge History of Literature in English. London: Routledge, 2001.
  4. Zwicker, Steven N., Ed. The Cambridge Companion to English Literature: 1650--1740. Cambridge: CUP, 2004.
  5. Fisk, Deborah Payne, Ed. The Cambridge Companion to English Restoration Theatre. Cambridge: CUP, 2000.
  6. Fox, Christopher, Ed. The Cambridge Companion to Jonathan Swift. Cambridge: CUP, 2003.
  7. Keymer, Thomas, Ed. The Cambridge Companion to English Literature: 1740--1830. Cambridge: CUP, 2004.