COML 241 - The Devil's Pact in Literature,Music and Film

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

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Arts & Letters Sector. All Classes. Richter. All readings and discussions in English. For centuries the pact with the devil has signified humankind's to surpass the limits of human knowledge and power. From the reformation puppet play to the rock lyrics of Randy Newan's Faust, from Marlowe and Goethe to key Hollywood films, the legend of the devil's pact continues to be useful for exploring our fascination with forbidden powers.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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