76-343 Rise of the American Novel

9 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This course will survey American fiction from the beginning of the nation through the first half of the twentieth century. We will look at early fiction, like Washington Irvings Rip Van Winkle and mid1800s classics like Hawthornes Scarlet Letter, up to twentiethcentury works like The Great Gatsby and perhaps some contemporary novels. Through the term, we will ask how the fiction represents the special character of American experience. Alongside readings, you will write several short papers and present some of your research to the class.

Prerequisites: 76-101 or 76-102 or (76-106 and 76-107) or (76-106 and 76-108) or (76-107 and 76-108)

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