FR 33217th-Century French Literature

This course offers a comprehensive overview of 17th-century French literature, providing an in-depth examination of major literary movements such as baroque, la preciosite, and classicism. It explores a wide range of literary works, including poetry, theatre, novels, correspondence, travelogues, and fables. Students will engage in various tasks, such as oral presentations, discussions, textual commentaries, as well as written essays. These activities aim to help them sharpen their analytical skills and develop well-argued personal interpretations of the classic texts from the reign of Henri IV to the end of Louis XIV's era.