MSSU ENG272 - Spring 2025 Dashboard
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British Literature II: Revolution, Reaction, Reform examines British literature from the late eighteenth century to the present, a period that witnessed the American and French Revolutions, slave revolts such as the Haitian Revolution, a “revolution in female manners,” the Industrial Revolution, the twentieth-century revolutionary wave in Europe, as well as World War I and World War II, and, of course, artistic revolutions. We will consider how the authors and literary works of this period might be reacting to change, advocating for reform, or participating in literary revolutions—whether revolution is understood in the sense of “revolving” or of “revolting,” going full circle to return to a previous (more perfect?) time or experiencing/effecting a great alteration or rupture.
Access the works for annotations assignments in COVE Studio here: ENG 272, Spring 2025
The digital edition of Frankenstein for annotations and the map project can be found here: Mary Shelley, Frankenstein (1818)
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Geneva sits on the southwestern corner of Switzerland that leaks into France. It also sits by the southwest end of the Geneva river, where it joins together with the Rhône river. During the Summer, it never gets too hot in Geneva and it also never gets too cold in the Winter in Geneva. After 1945, Geneva Switzerland saw a rapid growth in population and to this day, many foreigners live in Geneva. People have immigrated towards the city from France, Italy, and the Iberian Peninsula, but they have also immigrated towards the city from the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Overall, Geneva is a diverse city because of the variety of people who have chosen to move there. There is also a large history in regards to science in Geneva Switzerland, as a variety of science organizations are based in the city such as the European Organization for Nuclear Research and the World Meteorological...
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Norfolk is a city in England. It has a long history which involves the citizens living under the rule of the Roman Empire, Queens, Saxons, and Vikings. In 43 AD, Norfolk was conquered by Romans, and the Romans highly prioritized "The Wash" which is a large bay in Norfolk. Under the Roman army, building roads and forts was another priority. However, in 410, the Saxons then had control of Norfolk. Under the Saxons' rule, forts were also built, but they were also concerned about producing salt and farming. Most importantly, they were worried about protecting the shores surrounding Norfolk, until the Vikings took over the city in 840AD. There isn't much evidence that remains in regards to the Viking's rule, but during the 8th century, the Saxons took control of Norfolk once more, but tragically the Vikings returned as well and burnt the city to the ground. Since...
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St. Oswald's Church is the parish church of Grasmere, Rydal, and Langdale in the Lake District, Cumbria, England. The Romantic-era poet William Wordsworth and his family worshiped here, and Wordsworth, his wife Mary, his sister Dorothy, some of their children and other family members are buried or memorialized in the church graveyard. A memorial stone to William Wordsworth as Poet Laureate, created by Pre-Raphaelite sculptor Thomas Woolner, is mounted inside the church.
The church itself was founded in 642 AD by St. Oswald. The current church building is the fourth on this site, with the earliest part of it dating to 1250 AD (St. Oswalds). The Wordsworths attended St. Oswald when they lived at Dove Cottage. William Wordsworth's wife Mary was a regular churchgoer, although William and his sister...
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