Ancient Masterpieces of World Literature

Description

In this course, you will learn:

• The beginnings of World Literature
• How cultural transmission and modern recovery transform literary masterpieces
• How to evaluate literary works critically
• The importance of key technological advancements in the field of writing

Syllabus:

1. Introduction: What is World Literature?
2. The Birth of Literature
3. Homer and the Archeology of the Classical Past
4. West-Eastern Conversations
5. The Floating World
6. The First National Epic