Aristophanes

3 units

A close reading of CLOUDS, FROGS, and PLUTUS, three plays that span the career of Aristophanes. No other author can tell us more about the lives and sensibilities of fifth- and fourth-century Athenians. PREREQ: GRK 318C OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR AND SOPHOMORE STANDING OR ABOVE. (INTERESTED FRESHMEN SHOULD CONSULT THE INSTRUCTOR AND CANNOT REGISTER WITHOUT PERMISSION.)