Of the many contributions that the ancient Greeks have made to western civilization, the plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides are among the most enduring and enjoyable. Besides the beautiful language and poetry that they contain, their themes and philosophies have intrigued and challenged the world for over 2,000 years. In this course, the origins of drama itself will be discussed, and one play from each of the tragedians will be studied.
Suggested Reading: “Agamemnon” by Aeschylus; “Oedipus Rex” by Sophocles; “Medea” by Euripides (any translation)