Studies the Greek and Latin literature of the Roman Empire. Readings will include: Seneca, star prose writer and poet of tragedies that impressed Shakespeare; Lucanus’ anti-Aeneid; Petronius’ Satyrica, the first Latin novel; Tacitus, the dark historian; witty epigrams and biting satire; a speech On Magic; the Stoics Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius, one an ex-slave, the other an emperor; and Plutarch’s account of Antony's love for Cleopatra
Course Master:
Term:
Spring 2019
Discipline:
PL (Philosophy)
Credits:
4 credits
Type:
GE100
Level:
Undergraduate
Can be taken twice for credit?:
No
Exam Date:
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 - 15:30
Pre-requisites:
None
Co-requisites:
None