COML 167 - Ancient Novel

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University of Pennsylvania

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Staff. The ancient Greek and Roman novels include some of the most enjoyable and interliterary works from antiquity. Ignored by ancient critics, they were until faidismissed by classical scholars as mere popular entertainment. But these narraenormous influence on the later development of the novel, and in their sophistiplayfulness, they often seem peculiarly modern -- or even postmodern. They areimportant source for any understanding of ancient cultur and society. In thiswill discuss the social, religious and philosophical contexts for the ancient nwill think about the relationship of the novel to other ancient genres, such asepic. Texts to be read will include Lucian's parodic science fiction story abothe moon; Longus' touching pastoral romance about young love and sexual awakeniHeliodorus' gripping and exotic thriller about pirates and long-lost children; Golden Ass, which contains the story of Cupid and Psyche; and Petronius' Satyrihilarious evocation of an orgiastic Roman banquet.

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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

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Semester

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