Development of the French novel during the 19th century. Includes such writers as Stendhal, Hugo, Balzac, George Sand, Flaubert, Maupassant and Zola. Prereq: FREN 3112 or 3122 plus one other 3000-level French course or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with FREN 5430. Semester Hours: 3 to 3