AP/FR 4320 6.00

French Literature of the 17th century

The major writers of the grand siècle. Descartes, Corneille, La Fontaine, Molière, Pascal, Mme de Lafayette, Boileau, and Racine, seen against their political, social, material, and artistic background. Poems and/or short prose selections by other writers are also examined.

Prerequisite: AP/FR 2200 6.00 (with a minimum grade of C). Course credit exclusions: AP/FR 4321 3.00, AP/FR 4323 3.00, GL/DRST 3600 3.00, GL/FRAN 3600 3.00, GL/FRAN 3625 3.00, GL/HIST 3625 3.00, GL/HUMA 3625 3.00.