Literature 314 - Ovid

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Bard College

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"I tried time and again to write prose, / but each time a poem appeared on its own, and / whatever I tried to say was poetry." So Ovid describes himself as a natural poet. Topics in this course, which covers all of Ovid, include poetic genres; Greco- Roman mythology; the characteristic Roman practice of "competitive imitation"; the equallyRoman and surprisingly modern ideal of witty or figured speech; and the very human experience, captured especially by Ovid's last works, of loneliness, alienation, and the fear of being forgotten in death. All readings are in English; optional concurrent tutorial on select passages in the original Latin. Prerequisites: moderated junior or senior standing and consultation with instructor.

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4.00

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Lecture

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www.bard.edu

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(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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