English Literature I is a survey of English literature from Old English poetry to works of the Restoration and early Romanticism. The course covers important concepts and developments of the English literary tradition while helping students to refine their critical reading and writing skills. Includes primary texts (many accompanied by video/audio options), historical analysis, and literary criticism.

This course was developed by Wendy Howard Gray of Reynolds Community College and is based around public domain literature.

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