Anne is more than just a historical figure. She is a cultural phenomenon. She has been portrayed as seductress, reformer, martyr, manipulator, victim, visionary, and sometimes all at once. This course examines not only the historical Anne Boleyn: queen, political actor, religious influence, but also the Anne Boleyn constructed through centuries of media, memory, and myth. From sixteenth-century ambassadorial dispatches to modern television dramas, Anne’s image has been shaped and reshaped to reflect the anxieties, values, and agendas of each generation.
Class Time:
4 hours of learning!
