Fantasy and Adventure in the Ancient World

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

Did the ancients share our concepts of "fiction" and "non-fiction"? How did they understand the role of the imagination in literature? Reading a range of works featuring quest stories, exotic travels, and utopias (including Atlantis), we will explore the ancient roots of fantasy, science fiction, and other genres of speculative fiction. Prerequisite: 8.0 university credits. Equivalent to AHCL 3351H.