Outlines of the history of Latin literature, with particular regard to major authors; study of the Latin fable, with reading (in original language) of poems by Phaedrus and Avianus (metrical reading of Avianus' poems is required).
M. Citroni, F.E. Consolino, M. Labate. E. Narducci, Letteratura di Roma antica, Roma-Bari, Laterza.
Fedro e Aviano, Favole, a cura di G. Solimano, Torino, Utet.
Learning Objectives
Good knowledge of Latin language and literature; deep knowledge of Roman fable (with particular regard to Phaedrus and Avianus).
Prerequisites
Basic kwowledge of Latin.
Teaching Methods
Frontal lessons.
Type of Assessment
Oral exam.
Course program
Title:
The Roman fable.
The history of Roman fable will be studied. Texts by Phaedrus and Avianus will be read in original language. Metrical reading of Avianus' fables is required.
Study of the outlines of literary history, with particular regard to major authors, is moreover requested.