The tragedies of Seneca are fascinating works in themselves and have had a profound influence on modern theatre and literature. In this class we will read one or more plays of Seneca in Latin as well as scholarly works on the tragedies. Among the topics discussed will be the tradition of tragedy in Rome, questions of performance, and Seneca's responses to the politics and philosophy of his age. PREREQUISITES: LATIN 3171 and LATIN 3181 (OR EQUIVALENT) AND SOPHOMORE STANDING OR ABOVE.
Course Attributes: EN H; AS HUM; AS LCD; AS LS; FA HUM; AR HUM
