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 150-282 Mythologies: Literature, History and Society in Modern Greece

Note

Available as 150-382 at 3rd-year level.

Credit Points

16.7 2nd and 3rd year

Coordinator

Assoc. Professor E Gauntlett

Prerequisites

Any two Arts subjects or permission of the Head of Department. No knowledge of the Modern Greek language is presupposed.

Semester

2

Contact

Up to three hours per week

Subject Description

The concept of myth is explored in major works of 20th-century Modern Greek literature set in their social, ideological and historical context. All texts are examined in English translation.

Assessment

Written work up to 3000 words (50%) and a 2-hour written examination (50%).

Prescribed Texts
  • Cavafy C P, Collected Poems. Princeton.
  • Clogg R, A Concise History of Greece. CUP.
  • Douka M, Fool's Gold. Athens.
  • Elytis O, The Axion Esti. London.
  • Gage N, Eleni. New York.
  • Kazantzakis N, Freedom or Death. London.
  • Mirivilis S, Vasilis Arvanitis. Armidale.
  • Palamas K, The Twelve Words of the Gypsy. Memphis.
  • Seferis G, Collected Poems. Princeton.
  • Sikelianos A, Selected Poems. London.
  • Sotiriou D, Farewell Anatolia. Athens.
  • Tachtsis K, The Third Wedding Wreath. Athens.
  • Zei A, Achilles' Fiancee. Athens.
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