Offered
Not offered in 2008
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%
Contact hours
2 hour seminar per week
