Studies in Epic Poetry
CHUM 276
Spring 2008
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01
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| Crosslisting:
ENGL 276 |
A study of intertextuality, the relations between literary texts, focusing on the epic tradition from Homer to Milton. We will examine the kinds of meaning created when one poet borrows, adapts, revises, alludes to, or imitates a precursor's work in the same genre. We will also question the relation between allusion and influence. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA ENGL |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: ENGL201 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Homer, THE ILIAD AND ODYSSEY
Vergil, THE AENEID
Milton, PARADISE LOST
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Examinations and Assignments:
Three papers of varying length. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course will fulfill the Pre-1800 requirement for the English major. |
| Instructor(s): Friedberg,Harris A. Times: ..T.... 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: CFH106; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 9 | JR major: 10 | | |
| | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 0 | FR: X |
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