Brief Introduction
This course spans a critical era in American literature, beginning with antebellum and Civil War poetry, entering the twentieth century, and traversing the transformative modernist eraCourse Summary
Explore the evolution of poetry in America from the Civil War through Modernism in this online course offered by Harvard. Delve into works of famous poets such as Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, and T.S. Eliot, and understand the themes and techniques they used in their poetry.Key Learning Points
- Discover the different styles of poetry in America from the Civil War through Modernism
- Understand the themes and techniques used by famous poets such as Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, and T.S. Eliot
- Analyze and interpret poems from this period
- Learn about the social and political context that influenced poetry during this time
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Poet
- USA: $63,030
- India: INR 5,00,000
- Spain: €25,000
- English Teacher
- USA: $51,380
- India: INR 3,00,000
- Spain: €20,000
- Literary Critic
- USA: $63,030
- India: INR 5,00,000
- Spain: €25,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop an understanding of American poetry from the Civil War through Modernism
- Analyze and interpret poetry from this period
- Understand the social and political context that influenced poetry during this time
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge of poetry is required
- Access to a computer and internet connection
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Asynchronous
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Modern American Poetry
- American Poetry: Whitman to the Present
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Walt Whitman
- Emily Dickinson
- T.S. Eliot
Related Books
Description
Course description
This course spans a critical era in American literature, beginning with antebellum and Civil War poetry, entering the twentieth century, and traversing the transformative modernist era. This course begins with the poetry of the American Civil War and the series of major events and social movements that followed it including Reconstruction, the Jim Crow Era, and Manifest Destiny. Encountering such poets as Herman Melville, Julia Ward Howe, Walt Whitman, Edward Arlington Robinson, Paul Laurence Dunbar, James Weldon Johnson, Francis Ellen Watkins Harper, Emma Lazarus, and W.E.B. DuBois, we examine the language of patriotism, pride, violence, loss, and memory inspired by the nation's greatest conflict. As we enter the twentieth century, we encounter modernism, a movement that spanned the decades from the 1910s to the mid-1940s, and whose poetry marked a clear break from past traditions and past forms. We read such poets as Robert Frost, T.S. Eliot, Marianne Moore, Langston Hughes, William Carlos Williams, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Claude McKay, Dorothy Parker, and Wallace Stevens. We study how these poets employed the language of rejection and revolution, of making and remaking, of artistic appropriation and cultural emancipation. Traveling to the homes and workplaces of Robert Frost and Wallace Stevens; to the Poetry Foundation in Chicago, where the institution of American modernism was born; and even exploring the River Thames in the London of Eliot's The Waste Land, we see the sites that witnessed and cultivated the rise of American modernism.
Summary of User Reviews
The Poetry in America: From the Civil War through Modernism course is highly recommended by users for its engaging and informative content. Many users found the course to be an excellent way to learn about poetry and its significance in American culture.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Engaging and informative contentPros from User Reviews
- In-depth analysis of poems and their cultural significance
- Engaging lectures by experts in the field
- Variety of readings and multimedia resources
- Great for poetry lovers and those interested in American history and culture
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course readings to be too challenging
- Limited interaction with instructors and other students
- No certificate of completion offered
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