Welcome to LATN 399 - Spring 2022

 

cena

Course Information

 

  • Meeting Time: T, Th 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Meeting Place: Stein 217
  • Standing Zoom Link: https://holycross.zoom.us/j/94328868979
  • Instructor Prof. Machado
  • Student Hours: W 12:30 - 1:30 PM, Th 2 - 3 PM; Fenwick 413
  • E-mail: dmachado@holycross.edu

In this course, we will read the Satyrica of Petronius, with a primary focus on the famous Cena Trimalchionis. Together, we will explore many different aspects of this dynamic text. We will study the text’s unique literary artistry, paying close attention to the ways in which it defies generic and stylistic We will grapple with the social context of the Satyrica as a product of Neronian Rome and the social commentary it offers on the slavery, freedom, sexuality, and spectacle in this critical period of Roman history. We will end the course by moving forward in time and looking at how the Satyrica has been interpreted by modern writers and film makers like F. Scott Fitzgerald, T. S. Eliot, and Federico Fellini..

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Everything that you need to know about this course is on this website. You can find out about course objectives, course policies, assessment, and our full course schedule.

In terms of books, you will not need any physical books. Below are a list of resources for you to use in the course:

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This Week at a Glance

 

Trimalchio

Week 9 (3/28 - 4/1)

Tuesday, March 29

  • Encolpius catches on
  • Homework (due before class): Translate sections 53 - 55.3 and read Beck’s article on the nature of Encolpius’ narrative at the Cena. Commonplace book opportunity #14.

Thursday, March 31

  • Werewolves!
  • Homework (due before class): Read sections 55.4 - 61 in English and then translate sections 61.5 - 62. Commonplace book opportunity #15.

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