FRENCH 265G Greek Myths on Twentieth-Century French Stages

3 Credit(s)

This course will explore the reappearance of Greek myths in a number of French plays from the twentieth century. Through close reading and analysis of major works by Andre’ Gide, Jean Cocteau, Jean Giraudoux, Jean Anouilh, and Jean-Paul Sartre, we will examine the factors that encouraged the resurrection of these ancient stories and the imaginary response of these contemporary authors through the creation of their own version of the memorable characters and challenging situations of antiquity. In a more general way, we will also consider how our reading of this dramatic literature differs from other kinds of reading and can, therefore, serve as an important contribution to the overall academic experience here at UMass Boston. No previous knowledge of Greek mythology is required. all readings are in English.

Intermediate Seminar

Enrollment Requirements:
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and a minimum of 30 credits

Degree students only

Students may not take more than one 200G (Intermediate Seminar) course.