Greek Literature in the Hellenistic and Roman Periods

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This survey of Greek literature in the Hellenistic and Roman periods traces the development of the major genres and literary movements in "post-Classical" Greek. We shall read in Greek selections from the Alexandrian poets, Greek historians of Rome, authors of the Second Sophistic, and orators of the Late Roman Empire. Additional readings will include other Greek literary works and a sampling of the most important modern studies. This course will also introduce students to scholarly interpretation and methods in the literary and cultural criticism of Greek literature.