LATIN 625 - Literature in the Age of Nero

3 Credit(s) | Lecture | Graded
Not repeatable for credit

Description:
The Emperor Nero, despite his reputation for viciousness, presided over a literary renaissance in Rome of the first century AD. This course devotes attention to key figures in this renaissance, including Seneca, Petronius, Lucan, and Persius. Through extensive readings in selected Latin texts, students will find that literary, political, and philosophical issues intersect.

Enrollment Requirements:
Pre-req = Graduate degree student

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