Classical Languages

Greek Tragedy – Intensive

Classical Languages

Greek Tragedy – Intensive

Students will read a play written by one of the three extant Greek tragedians: Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides. Discussion and research may include such topics as comparison of other tragedies, ancient theatre production, the tragic literary tradition and...

Greek Old Comedy – Intensive

Classical Languages

Greek Old Comedy – Intensive

This course offers a close reading of one or more comedies by the Athenian playwright Aristophanes. Irreverent, incisive and, above all, entertaining, the comedies of Aristophanes laid bare the foibles and failings of Athens’ democratic government and...