LITR 459a - Narratives of the Hero from Ireland to China

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Yale University

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David Gabriel. t9.25-11.15 Hu (0) Study of the hero from his appearance at the dawn of literary culture to his present incarnation as the superhero of popular media. Emphasis on the medieval and classical periods. Ways in which heroic narratives relate to each other. Texts include literature from the Germanic, Celtic, Greek, Latin, Indian, and Chinese traditions.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.yale.edu

Phone Number:

(203) 432-4771

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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