ENGL 140R

Renaissance Drama

Readings in and analysis of English drama written in the period, roughly, from 1500-1660. Provides a survey of playwrights and genres from the entire period or focus on a particular theme or a grouping of authors. Students will come to understand the texts as well as the variety of historical, political, cultural, social, sexual, and religious contexts in which the playwrights of the era composed their works.

Units: 3.0