Module #1 Introduction to Baroque Literature and Theatre Overview of the Baroque period, its cultural context, and the significance of literature and theatre in this era
Module #2 The Emergence of Baroque Theatre Exploration of the development of theatre in the 17th century, including the influence of Renaissance drama and the rise of courtly entertainment
Module #3 Mannerism and the Baroque Style Analysis of the characteristics of Baroque art and literature, including the use of hyperbole, metaphor, and ornamentation
Module #4 The Plays of Calderón de la Barca In-depth study of the works of the Spanish playwright Calderón de la Barca, including his use of mythology and the exploration of human nature
Module #5 The Poetry of Luis de Góngora Examination of the poetry of Luis de Góngora, including his use of metaphor, imagery, and symbolism
Module #6 The Historical Context of Baroque Literature Exploration of the historical events and cultural movements that shaped Baroque literature, including the Thirty Years War and the Inquisition
Module #7 The Role of Women in Baroque Theatre Analysis of the representation of women in Baroque theatre, including their roles as characters, actresses, and playwrights
Module #8 The Comedia del Arte Study of the Comedia del Arte, a type of improvisational theatre popular in Spain and Italy during the Baroque period
Module #9 The Influence of Classical Literature Examination of the impact of classical Greek and Roman literature on Baroque writers, including the use of mythology and classical allusions
Module #10 The Emergence of the Novel Discussion of the development of the novel as a literary form during the Baroque period, including the works of María de Zayas and Baltasar Gracián
Module #11 The Baroque Novel:María de Zayas The Disillusioned In-depth analysis of María de Zayas novel The Disillusioned, including its use of narrative structure and themes
Module #12 The Baroque Novel:Baltasar Graciáns The Criticón Examination of Baltasar Graciáns novel The Criticón, including its exploration of the human condition and the use of satire
Module #13 The Role of the Church in Baroque Literature Analysis of the relationship between the Catholic Church and Baroque literature, including censorship, patronage, and theological influences
Module #14 The Influence of the Inquisition Examination of the impact of the Inquisition on Baroque literature, including the use of allegory and the representation of heresy
Module #15 The Baroque in England:The Metaphysical Poets Study of the Metaphysical poets, including John Donne, George Herbert, and Andrew Marvell, and their use of Baroque imagery and themes
Module #16 The Baroque in England:The Theatre of Restoration Analysis of the Restoration theatre in England, including the works of John Dryden, William Wycherley, and Aphra Behn
Module #17 The Baroque in France:The Theatre of Molière Examination of the theatre of Molière, including his use of satire, comedy, and social commentary
Module #18 The Baroque in France:The Literature of Preciosity Study of the literary movement of Preciosity, including the works of Madeleine de Scudéry and Madame de La Fayette
Module #19 The Representation of Power and Politics Analysis of the representation of power and politics in Baroque literature, including the use of allegory and symbolism
Module #20 The Representation of Love and Desire Examination of the representation of love and desire in Baroque literature, including the use of metaphor and imagery
Module #21 The Representation of Death and Mortality Study of the representation of death and mortality in Baroque literature, including the use of memento mori and vanitas motifs
Module #22 The Baroque and the Sublime Analysis of the relationship between the Baroque and the Sublime, including the use of grandeur, disorder, and excess
Module #23 The Legacy of Baroque Literature Examination of the impact of Baroque literature on later literary movements, including Romanticism and Modernism
Module #24 The Relevance of Baroque Literature Today Discussion of the continued relevance of Baroque literature in contemporary culture, including its influence on art, literature, and film
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Baroque Literature and Theatre career
