#  English 175pl. American Protest Literature: Paine & Wheatley to the Present 

 



 Instructor: [John Stauffer](/people/john-stauffer)  
Day & Time: Mondays & Wednesdays 1:30-2:45pm   
[Course Website](https://canvas.harvard.edu/courses/74625)  
Examines the rich tradition of "protest literature" in the United States. The focus is on civil rights; gender & women's rights; labor; and environmentalism. We explore how expressions of dissent have functioned as powerful "voices" of individuals and movements, and as aesthetic, political, and performative texts in specific contexts. And we examine how historical forms of dissent have shaped today's protests. Readings range from fiction, photography, and video to speeches, essays, poetry, and music.