I took her for Early and Later Romantic Literature.

It is a lot of reading, a lot of work, and I would look up chapter/plot summaries online before diving into the work, and to keep up with the plot. It may be helpful to see some films as well, and reading some of the material ahead of time.

She is a fantastic lecturer, and gave me more perspective on the writers themselves, and the cultural/historical/ and political/gender implications of the works. Before, I had superficial notions about the Romantics, but Mellor is the top scholar on these writers and their works. I miss her class and her presence!

As a side note, I would try to get a male TA, they seem to not grade as hard. And, I'd get a TA who clears up main themes from the class, and doesn't just ask you all for your thoughts on some passage. Get someone familiar with the work and the time, if possible.

Respect Professor Mellor, I remember people speaking to her in a snippy way - how dare they - she is a top scholar, and it is a privilege to even be in her classroom. Watch how you speak to her, even if your views counter hers.