A Year of Classics Theme & Reading List
Mirth, Merriment, and Mockery
To laugh is an essential part of the human experience. But what makes us laugh, and why? From the silly to the sarcastic, humor takes many forms, and a laugh can express anything from unfettered joy to calculated malice. The rich complexity of humor will be our theme in these seminars as we read works of literature, drama, and philosophy that will make us laugh, and guide us in exploring the role of comedy in the human condition.
