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The course considers the importance of Italy for non-Italian writers, particularly European, British and American
writers from the eighteenth century onward. Topics considered include: a critique of the perception and construction
of Italy and Italians, the development of genres like the gothic or novels of national identity, the gendering of
nationality, imperialism, the use of art and history in literature. Consideration is given to the ways in which these
works are in dialogue with each other in terms of cultural assumptions and influence. This course is an alternate core
requirement to EN 278. For English majors, if taken in addition to EN 278, it may count as a major elective.
