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Readings in Greek Literature (301-0-1)

Instructors

Nick Winters

Meeting Info

Kresge 4364 Classics Sem Rm: Tues 11:00AM - 12:50PM
Kresge 4364 Classics Sem Rm: Thurs 4:30PM - 5:20PM

Overview of class

We will read a contender for the very first science fiction novel, the True History of Lucian of Samosata. Since the novel is a fantastical parody of travel writing, we will also read several examples of the travelogue genre in translation. We will discuss Lucian's social and literary context, as well as questions of identity, culture, and humor in the ancient world. Students will receive an accessible introduction to Second Sophistic Greek prose.

Class Materials (Required)

Hayes, Edgar Evan and Stephen Nimis. Lucian's A True Story: An Intermediate Greek Reader. Oxford, OH: Faenum, 2014. ISBN 978-0983222804

Class Attributes

Advanced Expression
Literature and Arts Foundational Discipline
Literature & Fine Arts Distro Area