The New Romantics: Love in Modern Literature New

"As it has been said: Love and a cough cannot be concealed. Even a small cough. Even a small love." —Anne Sexton

Of all central themes that have endured through time, most scholars would likely agree that love is the most favored through centuries of literature. But why? What compels humans to write of romance, of love both lost and found? 

Students will study excerpts from great works of literature in multiple genres that center on love and what comes of it. After completion of the course, students will be able to identify and discuss key examples of love in literature and why these stories survive the ages. 

In addition to assigned texts, students will write their own creative pieces, which will be workshopped by both their peers and the instructor. The course culminates in a final creative project accompanied by an artist’s statement.