This course moves beyond ancient epic and tragedy to introduce students to less familiar genres from Greek and Roman literature. Texts studied may include the romantic novels of Heliodorus and Apuleius; the erotic poetry of Sappho and Catullus; the comedies of Aristophanes and Plautus; the proto-science fiction of Lucian; or the satires of Horace and Persius. Attention will be given to theories, approaches, and questions in contemporary criticism of ancient literature, and assessment will include a final paper or creative project that integrates these perspectives. All readings will be in English; no knowledge of any ancient languages is required. Prerequisite: Any CLSX course.