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English & American Literature

Emersonian Circles
Essays define Emerson's place in American culture, with particular reference to Transcendentalism.

Milton, Aristocrat and Rebel
General survey and discussion of the development of Milton's political ideas, from his early poetry through the English revolution of 1640-1660 to the epic poetry of the Restoration years, and his self-proclaimed role as poet-prophet. _

Musicking Shakespeare
Series: Eastman Studies in Music
Demonstrates how Purcell, Berlioz, Verdi, and Britten, responding to Shakespeare's juxtaposition of contrasting theatrical styles, devised music dramas that call opera into question.

Rain of Years:
This work argues that Great Expectations best exemplifies Charles Dickens' worldview, and brings together the various themes he addresses in all his works.