CLA 425G - THE HEROIC IDEAL: GREEK AND ROMAN EPIC

College of Arts and Sciences

Credits: 3

A study of the epic genre as developed in the works of major Greek and Latin writers. Attention will be focused on the cultural background of each author and his contribution to the genre as a whole. In addition to Homer and Virgil, the course will normally include the study of Apollonius and Lucan. All work is done in English.