ENG 353: NOVELS OF JANE AUSTEN

In this class, we will read five of Jane Austen's six novels and attempt to understand their enduring appeal to readers for over 200 years. We will focus on both the cultural and historical context of the novels and the way academic and popular readers have responded to Austen over the centuries. Most importantly, we will examine Austen's perceptive criticism of the complex dynamics of family, friendship, work, and marriage.