CLAS 0760 - Ancient Utopias/Imaginary Places

Institution:

Brown University

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Description:

Explores the ancient Greco-Roman utopian tradition in its two branches: literary depictions of mythological or fantastic utopian visions, including representations of societies remote in time ("Golden Age") or place (Homer's Phaeacia); and literature that criticizes contemporary society or describes an idealized "possible" society (Plato's Republic; Aristophanes' Ekklesiazusae). Also considers the postclassical utopian (and dystopian) traditions. DVPS LILE WRIT

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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