The Classics 222 - The Tragic and Comic Muse

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Colgate University

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Staff This course examines selected plays of the three great tragedians - Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides - and of the comedian Aristophanes. It focuses on the tragic account of human nature and its relationship to the gods, but considers as well comedy's response to that account. Other topics for discussion include the role of Athenian politics, religion, and sociology within the plays and the importance of the classical stage in Athenian life

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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