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Greek Drama and Society

  • AHIS200
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This unit is an examination of selected themes in Athenian society (social relations including: values and beliefs, religion) and politics (polis identity, political ideology, political satire and comment) through a study of the plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides and Aristophanes. There is also a brief study of the origins of Attic tragedy and comedy, and of Athenian dramatic festivals. -- Course Website

Instructor: Ancient history staff

Prerequisites: 12cp 



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