This biannual learning unit is being organized in 2026-2027
Teacher(s)
Language
French
Prerequisites
None.
Main themes
An introduction to ancient Greek literature.
This course deals with the following themes:
1. An overview of the history of Greek literature;
2. A presentation of the principal works.
This course deals with the following themes:
1. An overview of the history of Greek literature;
2. A presentation of the principal works.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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At the end of this course, the student will have acquired a general view of Greek literature, within a chronological and historic framework. He will be familiar with the Greek authors whose works are prescribed reading in the course. |
Content
The course will provide students with an overview of ancient Greek literature that aims to be as comprehensive as possible, following a chronological progression from the Archaic period to Late Antiquity.
Teaching methods
The teaching unit alternates between lectures and sessions involving the reading and analysis of excerpts in translation (bilingual).
Evaluation methods
Written exam.
Online resources
https://moodle.uclouvain.be/course/view.php?id=2534
Bibliography
Manuels / Handbooks
- M. Trédé-Boulmer – S. Saïd, La littérature grecque d’Homère à Aristote, Paris, PUF (Que sais-je ? n° 227), 1990 (2004, 3e éd.)
- S. Saïd, La littérature grecque d’Alexandre à Justinien, Paris, PUF (Que sais-je ? n° 2523), 1990 (1994, 2e éd.)
- J. de Romilly, Précis de littérature grecque, Paris, PUF, 1980.
- R. Brasillach, Anthologie de la poésie grecque, Stock, 1950 (Le livre de Poche, 1517-1518).
- J.-Cl. Carrère – J. Gaillard – R. Martin – O. Mortier-Waldschmidt, La littérature gréco-romaine. Anthologie historique (Collection « Réf. »), Nathan Université, 1994 (très utile car contient un choix d’extraits d’auteurs).
- L. Canfora, Histoire de la littérature grecque d’Homère à Aristote, traduit de l’italien par D. Fourgous, Paris, Desjonquères, 1994 (édition italienne 1986) ; Histoire de la littérature grecque à l'époque hellénistique, traduit de l’italien by M. Raiola et L.-A. Sanchi, Paris, Desjonquères, 2004 (édition italienne 1986).
- A. Lesky, A History of Greek Literature, traduit de l’allemand par J. Willis et C. de Heer, Methuen & Co. Ltd, 1966 (édition allemande 1963).
- Suzanne Saïd, Monique Trédé-Boulmer, Alain Le Boulluec, Histoire de la littérature grecque, Paris, PUF, 1997.
- Marguerite Yourcenar, La couronne et la lyre. Poèmes traduits du grec, Gallimard, 1979 (édition en Poche, Poésie/Gallimard).
Faculty or entity
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in Ancient Languages and Literatures : Classics
Bachelor in History of Art and Archaeology : General
Bachelor in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures
Bachelor in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Oriental Studies
Bachelor in History of Art and Archaeology : Musicology
Minor in Literary Studies (only available for reenrolment)
Minor in Antiquity: Egypt, Eastern World, Greece, Rome