We will read together two tragedies of Sophocles in Greek and the remaining five extant tragedies in English translation, and students will each choose an additional play to read in Greek on their own. We will discuss various aspects of the plays and of Sophoclean theater, including elements of performance, historical and cultural context, issues of interpretation, and Sophocles' legacy. Prerequisite: graduate standing in Classics or permission of the instructor.
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