ENGL 6721

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ENGL 6721
Playing God: Medieval and Early Renaissance Drama

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After Rome's collapse, drama was gradually re-created from many sources: school-room debates, popular festivals, and, especially, religious liturgy. By the 17th century it was one of the most polished literary arts (and one of the sleaziest). This long span allows us to consider what happened in the middle. This course traces the residues of Roman drama and some "rebeginnings" of European drama, 10th to 13th centuries, then focuses mainly on late medieval drama in English in the 15th century, following that into the drama of the early Renaissance. We'll consider what became "modern"-and what was utterly unlike anything later. Discussion, lecture, regular writing, some experiments with production. English texts will be read in Middle English with lots of help; no previous knowledge required.

When Offered Spring.

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  • 18283 ENGL 6721   SEM 101

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

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  • 19610 ENGL 6721   SEM 102

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    • TR Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Galloway, A

  • Instruction Mode: Online