I've read some pre-Victorian and Victorian British literature for my British Sexualities class. It's...a mixed bag of stuff >_> . Fascinating to learn from, occasionally horrifying to read. I hope to god you wouldn't have to read "My Secret Life", but it's considered an iconic piece.

Poetry class would probably be good depending on the teacher. I took an East Asian poetry class and I think I would have loved it if I'd had a different teacher.