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Herman Melville is one of the most significant writers of the American Antebellum and a defining figure for the literature of the American Renaissance. Reading, among other texts, excerpts from his most noted prose such as Moby Dick, Israel Potter, and the Piazza Tales, we will also venture into Melville’s earliest novels. Furthermore, we will familiarize ourselves with notable critiques of Melville’s works by authors such as Toni Morrison, F. O. Matthiessen, and Lewis Mumford. Course participants will improve their understanding of the cultural and literary influences that shaped Melville’s writing, gain insights into his impact on American literature and on American Studies as a discipline, and augment their knowledge of the period of the American Antebellum in general. Information regarding course requirements and materials will be provided in the first session.
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