Suetonius
This course focuses on Suetonius's Lives and the historical, intellectual, literary, and cultural contexts of his writing. It examines the genre of biography in the ancient historiographical tradition and explores Suetonius's depiction of the Roman Emperors as both biographical and literary creations.
Outcomes: Students should demonstrate detailed understanding of Suetonius and his historical and cultural context; They should engage critically with current scholarship on Suetonius, his project, and his milieu.
Outcomes: Students should demonstrate detailed understanding of Suetonius and his historical and cultural context; They should engage critically with current scholarship on Suetonius, his project, and his milieu.