LATN 609 - Cicero: Fall BCE

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Butler. This course covers the period from Cicero's fateful decision to return to Rome (August, 44) up to the meeting of the Senate that declared Antony an outlaw (Jan 1, 43). We will read the Ciceronian texts of this very hot autumn more or less in real time (i.e., on the dates of composition or delivery), including the first 3 Philippics, the De officiis, and a number of letters. Among our goals will be to consider Cicero's simultaneous efforts at self-presentation in 3 genres (oratorical, philosophical, epistolary) and to learn the tricks and rhythms of his "final style."

Credits:

44.00

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Instructional Type:

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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