LATN 033. Horace, Lyric and Literary Criticism

In this course we will read selected Odes and Epodes of Horace. We will translate each poem and learn how to read it aloud, in the appropriate meter. For most poems we will also read Greek and Latin predecessors (in English), and for many poems we will also read English poems (and in one case a short story) influenced by Horace. For each poem of Horace we will also read at least three scholarly treatments, to stimulate our own critical responses. In reading Odes and Epodes the central issue will be what makes Horatian lyric so successful, along with questions of allegory and historical context. The course is intended for students at the advanced intermediate level in Latin, e.g. students who have received a 5 on the Latin AP or the equivalent, or who have taken at least intermediate Latin course at the college level. For questions about placement contact the instructor. W status has been applied for.
Humanities.
1 credit.
Catalog chapter: Classics
Department website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/classics

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