Explore the rich tapestry of global literature in this comprehensive course on 20th Century World Literature. Delve into the diverse literary movements, influential authors, and groundbreaking works that shaped the literary landscape across continents. Examine the evolution of fiction, poetry, and drama throughout the century, with a focus on African, Latin American, Caribbean, Middle Eastern, and Asian literature. Analyze the works of renowned writers such as Pablo Neruda, Federico GarcÃa Lorca, Jorge Luis Borges, Gabriel GarcÃa Márquez, V.S. Naipaul, and Orhan Pamuk. Investigate the impact of political and social movements on literary expression, including the voices of commitment and humanity. Study the unique contributions of women writers and the emergence of postcolonial literature. Gain insights into the modernist and romantic trends in English writing, and explore the interconnections between literature and cultural identity across various regions. By the end of this course, develop a comprehensive understanding of the global literary landscape and the diverse voices that have shaped 20th-century world literature.
Overview
Syllabus
Twentieth Century Fiction.
Twentieth Century Poetry.
Twentieth Century Literary Trends.
Twentieth Century Literary Trends - II.
Twentieth Century Drama.
African Thought.
African Drama.
African Short Story.
South African Literature.
African Novel.
African Poetry.
Neruda : Poet of Commitment.
Lorca : Voice of Humanity.
Jorge Luis Borges : Short Fiction.
Marquez as a Fiction Writer.
Latin American Women Writers.
Poet Octavio Paz.
Che: The Motorcycle Diaries.
V. S. Naipaul : Writer and Thinker.
Patrick White : Voss.
Derek Walcott : Dramatist.
Maria Campbell : Halfbreed.
Australian Poetry.
Syrian Poetry.
Canadian Poetry.
20th Century Poetry in Iran.
Egyptian Writer : Naguib Mahfouz.
Writing in Iraq and Middle East.
Theatre in Palestine.
Orhan Pamuk.
Faiz Ahmed Faiz : Voice of Masses.
Literature in Sri Lanka.
Literature in Vietnam.
Chinese Poetry.
Poetry in Indonesia.
Modern Japanese Poetry.
Russian Fiction.
Ibsen and Brecht.
Franz Kafka : Voice of Modernism ?.
Summing Up.
World Literature : Summing Up.
Introducing Romantic Trend in English Writing.
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