Everyone knows the myth of the mechanical servant, such as the sorcerer’s apprentice, Frankenstein’s monster, or the golem. These servants are stronger than any human being, but it is difficult to ...

The status of literature - its meaning, structure, truth value, and social function - has proven, throughout history, to be surprisingly controversial, and has generated endless commentary. This class ...

This course introduces students to a wide range of critical theories that English majors need to know. We’ll begin with some basic questions about literary texts: How can we understand documents from ...