Laugh along with the Ancients (LIT 15)

  • Day and time: Thursday 10:00 - 11:30
    Fortnightly
  • Length of course: 2 terms. Autumn (5 Weeks), Spring (5 Weeks)
  • Number of places: 15
  • Start date: 14 October 2021
  • Description:

    Comedy in the Ancient World, from biting political satire to slapstick humour 'Up Pompeii'. We will cover comic drama from Fifth Century Athens to Republican Rome via authors such as Aristophanes, Menander, Plautus and Terence. There will also be showings of comedies through the ages. There are facilities for in person and zoom participation in house; it is not necessary to give a preference in your application.

  • Format: Seminar

  • Tutor: Hilary Goy
  • Two seasoned Classics teachers who are still enthused by their subject and want to share it with others.

  • Tutor: Stephen Kern


    Please log in to view tutor's contact details and course venue