FREN 160 SC - Romancing the Revolution: Victor Hugo and Women

This class looks at the French Revolution through Victor Hugo’s novel Quatre-Vingt-Treize and the lives and writings of outstanding women of the era. It explores the representation of the guillotine as a “feminine” arm of justice and the rise of Marianne as a national symbol. Satisfies the pre-1900 requirement. Taught in French.

Prerequisite(s): FREN 044 or equivalent.
Course Credit: 1.0
Offered: Occasionally

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