English 279 American Women Poets

MW 1:10-2:30

Susan Van Dyne

A selection of poets from the last 50 years, including Sylvia Plath, Diane Gilliam Fisher, Elizabeth Bishop, Adrienne Rich, Audre Lorde, Sharon Olds, Cathy Song, Louise Glück, and Rita Dove.  An exploration of each poet's chosen themes and distinctive voice, with attention to the intersection of gender and ethnicity in the poet's materials and in the creative process.  Not open to first-year students.  Prerequisite: at least one college course in literature.