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GREK 304 - Greek Lyric Poetry

FC ARHU CD
4 credits
The writers of Greek Lyric introduced a highly personal sensibility to the world of poetry. Selections include passages from Archilochus, Anacreon, Bacchylides, Simonides, and Solon. The course pays special attention to Sappho, the pre-eminent writer of erotic verse from archaic Greece, and the first woman poet in the West. We will consider the development of a lyric genre or genres, with attention to erotic, political, and satiric themes. Secondary readings on individual authors and their influence.
Prerequisites & Notes: GREK 202 or equivalent.



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