AESTH INTP 33 - Ancient Fictions: The Ancient Novel in Context

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Harvard University

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Did the Greeks and Romans read novels? Fictional prose narratives about adventure and romance in exotic lands were immensely popular in antiquity. We will explore this tradition by reading the five surviving Greek novels, the Golden Ass of the Roman Apuleius, and selected other texts, along with works by contemporary theorists and critics. Topics include: definitions of the "novel;" ancient representations of desire; gender and class politics; relationships between secular and religious narratives.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.harvard.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 495-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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