ENG 294 — Classical Literature
This course surveys Greek and Roman classical literature from Homer and Marcus Aurelius. While the principal focus is historicized criticism, much attention is given to the diversity of genres, the interplay of mythology and religiosity, the rich variety of characters, and the seminal themes represented in these texts. The course also identifies allusions to texts following the Greco-Roman period.CUNY Pathways: Flexible Core-World Cultures & Global Issues