LIT 222 - The Tragic Vision

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Bentley University

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Description:

Tragedy, from its inception in ancient Greece, has expressed and dramatized some of the most fundamental dilemmas that human beings face. Although in modern usage the word has come to stand for almost any story that is especially sad, the most powerful tragic stories ¡ª ancient and modern ¡ª go beyond sadness to offer insight into the human struggles they portray. They shed light on human destiny, allowing us to understand our lives in valuable new ways. The works included in the course will vary from year to year but are likely to include examples of Greek Tragedy, plays by Shakespeare, and modern tragedies, as well as examples of tragedy in non-dramatic works such as novels or poems.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bentley.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 523-2354

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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