Course Contents

Introduction of Henry James, His life and major novels. His contribution towards modern Realistic American literature. Introducing The Portrait of an Artist Textual study with discussion on thematic and stylistic elements Art of Characterization and Stream of consciousness with textual study textual and critical analysis of Symbols, plot and thematic analysis textual study Complete textual study and more emphasis on all themes in it Introducing Wallace Stevens, his life and his works Thematic and stylistic analysis of “Domination of Black” and The Emperor of Ice Cream , with reference to life death, illusion Thematic and stylistic analysis of “Peter quince at the Clavier” and “The idea of order at Key West” with reference to art and Beauty Introduction of Arthur Miller, His life and major works. His contribution towards modern Realistic American Dramatist. Introducing Death of a Salesman Plot of death of Salesman, Reading of act I, thematic analysis of illusion, reality, American dream Reading of act 2 Art of Characterization and Modern American society, symbols, setting, imagery, language etc Discussions on themes, symbols, setting, imagery, language etc Introduction of William Faulkner, His life and major works. His contribution towards American literature. Introducing his novel the Sound and Fury Thematic and stylistic analysis of text. Discussion on corruptive southern Aristocratic Values Stream of consciousness , language , symbols and imagery along with textual study Comparison and contrast of American writers included in course

Course Learning Outcomes

The students will learn • To develop understanding of American Literature and American Culture • To analyze critically ideologies like American Dreams • To become familiarize writings of Henry James, Wallace Stevens, Arthur Miller, William Faulkner • To compare and contrast works of American writers thematically and stylistically