ENM4580

Ireland, Swift, England: special author subject

(ART)

Clive Probyn

12 points + 2 hours per week + Second semester + Clayton

Synopsis: A detailed study of the works (prose and verse) of Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) in their cultural and political contexts. Topics include Swift's changing political ideologies; paradox and irony as modes of writing; conflict between Irish and English cultural (and economic) contexts, England as colonial 'centre,' and Ireland as 'margin', poetry and misogyny.

Assessment: Seminar paper (1500 words): 25% + Essay (2500 words): 25% + Essay (5000 words): 50%