Jeffrey Cox works on the literature and culture of the romantic period. His early work helped spark a revival of interest in the drama of the romantic period. More recently, he has been part of a reconceptualization of so-called second generation romanticism, placing Keats, Shelley, and Byron more fully within their cultural context--and particularly within the intellectual circle around Leigh Hunt--and demonstrating the impact of the culture of the Napoleonic War years on these writers. He has just finished a book on the late poetry of Wordsworth, showing how the poet responds to his younger contemporaries. He is currently working on women writers and their response to Byron.
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romanticism, cultural studies, British literature, French literature, German literature, drama, theater, eighteenth century, nineteenth century, Wordsworth, Byron, Shelley, Keats,
ENGL 3000 - Shakespeare for Nonmajors
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Fall 2020
Introduction to Shakespeare. Introduces students to 6-10 of Shakespeare's major plays. Comedies, histories, and tragedies will be studied. Some non-dramatic poetry may be included. Viewing of Shakespeare in performance is often required.
ENGL 4368 - Modern Drama
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Spring 2020
Explores continental, British, and American drama since Ibsen.
ENGL 5059 - British Literature and Culture After 1800
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Fall 2018 / Fall 2021
Introduces graduate level study of Romantic, Victorian, Modern and Postmodern writing. Emphasizes a wide range of genres, forms, historical background and secondary criticism. Cultivates research skills necessary for advanced graduate study. Topics will vary. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
HUMN 4000 - The Question of Romanticism
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Spring 2020 / Spring 2021
Interdisciplinary study of literature, art, and music from 1780 to 1830 in France, England, and Germany.
