Literature 280 - The Heroic Age

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Bard College

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Description:

Medieval Studies Major works of the early Middle Ages are studied, with an emphasis on those written in what are today France, Germany, England, and Scandinavia. The course considers societyshaping historical events, such as the Viking invasions, rise of feudalism, and spread of Christianity, and the literary works that developed in the context of these events. Emphasis is on works now identified with the epic, such as French chansons de geste and Norse sagas. Other genres that set the epic in relief are also examined. Texts include Beowulf, The Song of Roland, the Nibelungenlied, and the plays of Hrotswitha of Gandersheim.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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