Minor in Medieval Studies - The Consolation of Philosophy RELS 4060   The Consolation of Philosophy
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Boethius's Consolation is a strange example of Menippean satire, which is itself a strange genre. This class will consider the poetry, the prose and, most significantly, how these elements are combined in order to achieve the goal of the work, which is to offer consolation to the reader.
FORMAT: Seminar
PREREQUISITES: Three years of undergraduate Latin or the permission of the instructor
CROSS-LISTING: CLAS 4060