Course Description: A True History is often described as the first science fiction novel—it is even mentioned in an exhibit at the Air and Space Museum as the oldest text to imagine a journey to the moon. It contains elements of science fiction, fantasy, satire, parody, and mythology. In this session, we will read the second book of the narrative as our narrator and his companions escape from a whale and discover the Isles of the Blessed. It is outlandish, humorous, and entertaining, and our narrator assures us that it all totally happened (wink, wink).
DETAILS
Level: Students should have an intermediate to advanced reading level in ancient Greek.
Textbook: Lucian's A True Story: An Intermediate Greek Reader, ed. by Hayes and Nimis, Faenum Publishing http://www.faenumpublishing.com/lucians-a-true-story.html
Sections capped at: 5 students. If the course is sold-out, please fill out this waiting-list form.
When
Tuesdays, 8:00p.m. U.S. Eastern Time
Cost
$250
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