| Examine foundational texts from the major genres of Ancient Greek literature, including epic and lyric poetry, tragic and comic drama, oratory, and philosophical prose. Become familiar with canonical authors such as Homer, Sappho, Euripides, Aristophanes, Demosthenes, and Plato. Explore literary features of the texts, as well as issues of gender, sexuality, politics, ethics, and cultural contact. Develop an understanding of the legacy of Ancient Greek literature in English literature from the Renaissance to the present, including the diversity of early modern and contemporary authors who have written in English in dialogue with the Classical Greek canon (e.g., Keats, Soyinka, Walcott, Vuong). All texts will be read in English; no prior familiarity with the ancient world required. |
