FREN 7430 - 17th-century French Literature

(3) Close textual analysis of the works of the major writers of seventeenth-century France by approaching a variety of genres, such as classical theater (comedies and tragedies), poetry, philosophical literature, poetry, the novel, and the fable. It will also address the critical theory underlying French classical dramaturgy as well as that of the other genres under consideration. May be repeated with a change in topic. See online class listings for topic. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.