Overview
Ovid’s Metamorphoses (3 AD) is one of the greatest works of ancient literature as well as a literary masterpiece of breathtaking formal innovation. In this course, we will do a deep reading of this “epic of changing forms,” as we explore issues including Ovid’s relation to the Virgilian and Homeric epic traditions; his fusion of legend and history in interpreting the Roman past; his capacity for “world-building”: his representation of gender, sexuality, and other key forms of identity; and much more. Overall, our goal will be to unlock the mysteries of Ovid`s poetry and discover the richness of his ancient culture, history, and world. The course is open to all, with no prior knowledge of Ovid or his work required.
COURSE FORMAT
This is an interactive online seminar course that meets weekly over 6 weeks. Live online sessions will use the zoom platform. Weekly reading or other forms of materials may be assigned.
There are no papers or grades. This course does not offer any credits or certificates. This course is intended for learning for the love of learning.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS COURSE WILL NOT BE RECORDED.
COURSE MATERIALS
This course requires the purchase of the following materials:
This course will have additional reading materials supplied by the instructor
COURSE CANCELLATION POLICY
Registrants can cancel and receive a full refund up to September 22. After September 22, there will be no refunds issued.
Yale Alumni College courses are subject to schedule changes as well as cancellations. If Yale Alumni College must cancel any course prior to its start due to low enrollment, you will be notified of this by the cancellation date. Upon cancellation of a course, registrants may transfer their registration to another available course or have the registration fee fully refunded.
In the event of a disruption to the original course schedule, including but not limited to; Professor absence, hazardous weather conditions, or local travel restrictions, Yale Alumni College will do its best to reschedule the missed class for the week immediately following the original end date at the same course time and day.
Photo: Ovid
By Bartolomeo di Giovanni - Walters Art Museum: Home page Info about artwork, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18783132