With its emphasis on politics, ritual, and marriage, early Greek comedy revels in bodily humor and exults in taking down the political and social elite, thus giving us access to perspectives including those of women and enslaved people that are not usually depicted in other genres. Close readings of Aristophanes’ Greek plays combined with analysis of both primary and secondary sources. Texts will be considered in their broader social, political, and literary contexts.

Units: 1

Max Enrollment: 20

Prerequisites: GRK 202 or permission of the instructor.

Distribution Requirements: LL - Language and Literature

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Not Offered; Spring