ENH2470

Modern English literature: modernism and postmodernism

(ART)

A Dilnot

8 points + 2.5 hours per week + Second semester + Clayton

Synopsis: This subject will attempt to identify some of the chief trends in modernism and postmodernism in literature in English in the twentieth century. The central figures of modernism will be studied within their cultural and historical context. From this base the subject will proceed to examine the preoccupations of two postmodern texts, Flaubert's parrot and Pale fire.

Assessment: Seminar report (20 minutes, 1500 words): 20% + Essay: (1500 words): 20% + Essay (3000 words): 50% + Seminar participation: 10% + Students whose written work and participation in tutorials are unsatisfactory will be required to take an examination: 50%