Latin Literature in Translation. Study of masterpieces of Latin literature, including epic and other poetry, drama, historiography, satire, and oratory. This course will cover major literary works of the Romans, whose literature and civilization have had great influence on western civilization. All the above are available in paperback editions.
Several translations are available for all major Latin authors.
Students will read in translation major works of Latin literature. The instructor will provide background lectures on Roman history and civilization, major literary periods, genres, and authors. Class discussion will focus on literary techniques as well as understanding of the literary text. Students will be encouraged to interpret texts on their own in class discussion and to discuss alternative interpretations with each other. In addition, the influence of these works on major works of western European and American literature will be noted.