The Contemporary American Novel 
[OLE3362]

Linda McKeown, BA, MA, PhD 

New Year 2025 

10 weekly sessions on Tuesdays 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm, starting 21 January 

This course will explore the varied landscape of contemporary American fiction. The novels featured are an opportunity to read important American writers and study the way in which they relate to contemporary American society, moral dilemmas and the literary tradition. Novels include: Gilead by Marilynne Robinson, James by Percival Everett, Winter’s Bone by Daniel Woodrell, The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich and No Country For Old Men by Cormac McCarthy’ 

Fee £92.00 (concession rate £66.00) 

Textbook: Gilead, Marilynne Robinson (Picador Press, 2006)

10 CATS Points (Level 1) 

This class will take place on QUB campus 

Concession: The concession rate is available for those who are in receipt of State Benefits (including pension), or are full-time students, part or full-time Queen’s students or are members of University staff holding a valid staff card:

Course: Full RateConcession Rate