What does it mean to value art for art’s sake? This course introduces students to the literature and culture of the late-Victorian period, including works by Pater, Wilde, Beardsley, Lee, and others. Assignments include examining rare Aesthetic and Decadent books and magazines in Western Library’s special collections.
Antirequisite(s):English 3369F/G if taken in Fall 2023, the former English 3445E.
Prerequisite(s): At least 60% in 1.0 of English 1020-1999 or permission of the Department.