Great Literature 106 - Southern Gothic (Mini-Course)

Southern Gothic: A study of the decaying, the grotesque, and the mythic darkness of the American South.

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🎯 Goals & Constraints

• Focus on the Southern Gothic tradition (mid-20th century).
• Explore themes of decay, religion, racism, and social alienation.
• Mini-course format: 5 essential works.

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📚 Core Reading List

1. As I Lay Dying — William Faulkner ⚪ Not Started
2. Wise Blood — Flannery O’Connor ⚪ Not Started
3. The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter — Carson McCullers ⚪ Not Started
4. Outer Dark — Cormac McCarthy ⚪ Not Started
5. Other Voices, Other Rooms — Truman Capote ⚪ Not Started

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🗓️ Syllabus Structure

• 1 book every 2–3 weeks.
• Focus on the transition from traditional Gothic elements to the modern American grotesque.