ENG 742 Literature & Religion in Late Medieval England
This course examines the literary and devotional landscapes of late-medieval England (roughly 1300-1500). It emphasizes the new genres of "vernacular theology" that arose during this period to meet the rising spiritual ambitions of the laity. In addition to contemplative and devotional texts, the course covers a range of Middle English lyrics, narratives, and dramas that aim to form and express their audiences' devotional practices.