Themes in Renaissance Poetry and Prose
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Renaissance Literature
Overview of the Renaissance period, key authors, and literary movements

Module #2
Humanism and the Revival of Classical Learning
The impact of humanism on Renaissance literature and culture

Module #3
Love and Desire in Renaissance Poetry
Exploration of love as a theme in the works of Petrarch, Wyatt, and Surrey

Module #4
The Sonnet Form
Analysis of the sonnet structure and its uses in Renaissance poetry

Module #5
Courtly Love and Chivalry
The ideal of courtly love in Renaissance literature, including works by Spenser and Sidney

Module #6
The Emergence of English Epic Poetry
The development of the epic form in Renaissance England, featuring Spensers The Faerie Queene

Module #7
Renaissance Prose:Erasmus and More
The humanist prose of Erasmus and Thomas More, including The Praise of Folly and Utopia

Module #8
Travel and Exploration
The impact of New World discoveries on Renaissance literature and culture

Module #9
The Renaissance Stage
The development of English Renaissance drama, including Marlowe and Shakespeare

Module #10
Political and Social Satire
The use of satire in Renaissance literature, featuring works by Jonson and Donne

Module #11
Metaphysical Poetry
The emergence of metaphysical poetry, including Donne, Herbert, and Vaughan

Module #12
The Concept of the Self
Exploration of the Renaissance self, including issues of identity, morality, and individualism

Module #13
Women Writers of the Renaissance
The contributions and challenges faced by women writers, including Aphra Behn and Emilia Lanier

Module #14
Renaissance Pornography and Erotica
The representation of sexuality and eroticism in Renaissance literature

Module #15
Death and Mourning in Renaissance Literature
The theme of mortality and mourning in Renaissance poetry and prose

Module #16
Renaissance Allegory and Symbolism
The use of allegory and symbolism in Renaissance literature, featuring works by Spenser and Bunyan

Module #17
The Renaissance and the Natural World
The representation of nature and the environment in Renaissance literature

Module #18
Renaissance Utopianism
Exploration of utopian ideals and literary utopias, including Mores Utopia and Bacons New Atlantis

Module #19
Renaissance History and Historiography
The writing of history in the Renaissance, including works by Hall and Holinshed

Module #20
Renaissance Education and the rise of the Humanist Scholar
The impact of humanist education on Renaissance literature and culture

Module #21
Renaissance Patronage and Literary Networks
The role of patronage and literary networks in shaping Renaissance literature

Module #22
The Renaissance and the Classical Tradition
The influence of classical literature on Renaissance poetry and prose

Module #23
Renaissance Literary Theory and Criticism
The development of literary theory and criticism in the Renaissance, including works by Sidney and Puttenham

Module #24
Renaissance Literary Movements and Modes
Exploration of literary movements and modes, including pastoral, elegy, and satire

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Themes in Renaissance Poetry and Prose career

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Themes in Renaissance Poetry and Prose ( 25 Modules )

Themes in Renaissance Poetry and Prose
( 25 Modules )