ENG 6780 Modern Literary Biography

In this course, students examine the evolving genre of biography by reading biographies of literary figures and selected works that established the reputations of these writers. Issues for discussion include the art of writing biography, how critical theory influences the ways biographers approach their subjects and their audience, whether or not connections can be established between a writer’s life and a writer’s work. Students will have the opportunity to conduct formal biographical research themselves.
Credits: 3.0