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Course Description

This course will comprise a close reading and discussion of Aeschylus’ trilogy the Oresteia (Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, The Eumenides). Aeschylus, known as the father of Greek tragedy, wrote the Oresteia, our only extant ancient Greek trilogy, in an effort to offer an explanation of how a system of blood feud and revenge needed to be and was replaced by a system of law. His topic is sweepingly broad and his characters larger than life.

Read: Aeschylus: The Oresteia, translated by Robert Fagles (As this translation will be heavily referenced during class, students are urged not to purchase a different one)

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Section Title
THE ORESTEIA BY AESCHYLUS (REMOTE)
Type
Remote
Days
M
Time (Eastern Time Zone)
10:00AM to 11:30AM
Dates
Mar 03, 2025 to Mar 24, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
6.0
Delivery Options
Remote  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee non-credit $90.00
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
Feb 24, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Feb 24, 2025
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