Swedish 18th Century Literature: The Literature of the Gustavian Era

The course aims to broaden and deepen the student's knowledge of the literature of the Gustavian period, and the historical, social and political circumstances of its emergence and development, as well as of literary genres. Language of instruction is Swedish.

At the centre of the course is the emergence of a Swedish literary language and a national literature.

Course description in Swedish







The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.


Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.


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