Tragedies of Seneca
This course focuses on selected tragedies of Seneca. It examines these works in light of the traditions of ancient tragic drama and Latin literature more generally. It also explores the connection of these plays to Seneca's Stoic philosophy and the imperial regimes of Claudius and Nero.
Outcomes: Students should demonstrate detailed understanding of Seneca's tragedies; They should engage critically with scholarship addressing Seneca's literary, philosophical, cultural, and historical contexts and influences.
Outcomes: Students should demonstrate detailed understanding of Seneca's tragedies; They should engage critically with scholarship addressing Seneca's literary, philosophical, cultural, and historical contexts and influences.