The Nineteenth Century and the Novel in France
This masterclass provides an interdisciplinary look at the interplay between history and French literature, covering the most famous novels by Balzac, Flaubert, and Zola, focusing on how historical context affects literary production, as well as how books themselves can influence history. This would be an ideal course for anyone planning to apply for History, English, or French, allowing them to go beyond their curriculum and consider the role of the canon, and indeed whether the concept of the canon even has any merit.
Host: Feyi is a 1st Class History and French graduate from the University of Oxford, recipient of the Oxford Casberd scholarship, Claude Massart Prize and H.W.C Davis Prize for her academic performance. For her dissertation research, Feyi undertook a study into the different representations of romantic love in fictional and non-fictional text about adolescent girls in 19th century France.
Suitability: Minds Underground™’s online Languages masterclasses are aimed at, but not restricted to, students looking to study degrees in Modern or Ancient languages, offering an incredibly varied opportunity to delve into and explore both the cultural and linguistic aspects of the language(s) you choose through literature. Highlighting how proactive you are in your research and preparation is encouraged by admissions tutors, particularly for Oxbridge.
Duration: Suggested 1-2 hours dependent on the level of detail desired.
