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Course Description

The American short novel (or novelette) has had a place in American literature pretty much from the beginning. The 19th century features significant works by Hawthorne, Melville and Twain; in the 20th century, we have fine works by Ernest Hemingway, John Steinbeck and Toni Morrison. The short novel also has a major place in the genres of science fiction, horror and mystery. This course will look at the history of the short novel in America and consider its advantages over both longer and shorter forms of fiction. Some reading is expected in the course. Possible writers are Twain, Steinbeck, Truman Capote, Stephen King, Morrison and Raymond Chandler.

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Section Title
CANCELLED - The American Short Novel w/ Michael Bohnert (Fall 2026-West)
Type
Discussion/Lecture
Days
F
Time
11:00AM to 11:50AM
Dates
Sep 25, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
5.8
Location
Delivery Options
In Class/In Person  
Course Fee(s)
Encore Fee non-credit $0.00