Dramatic Literature LIT 230: Assignments

Literary Analysis ((materials by the Author for analysis))

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

Aeschylus—Criticism and interpretation

Sophocles—Criticism and interpretation

Euripides—Criticism and interpretation

Greek drama (Tragedy)—History and criticism

Kālidāsa

Śakuntalā (Hindu mythology)

Calderon de la Barca, Pedro

Cyrano de Bergerac,—1619-1655

Cyrano de Bergerac,—1619-1655—Drama

Čapek, Karel,—1890-1938

Stoppard, Tom—1937-

Stoppard, Tom—Criticism and interpretation

Gurira, Danai

In at least 2000 words and in MLA style, students must present or argue for a compelling, substantive interpretation of one or more of the texts read in the semester. Essays must include direct interaction with at least one primary source and at least four print scholarly/academic secondary sources.