Noble savages’ and ‘Roman Decadence’ - German and French Identities in Literature

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Marlon Poggio (Université de Franche-Compté, Besançon, France)

Marlon Poggio’s talk will lead through the history of literature focusing on the portrayal of German and French identity and the relationship of both nations, beginning with the Roman historian Tacitus’ opposition between savage Teutons and civilized Romans, stopping at points in history like the French Romanticist’s literary discovery of Germany, and ending with a look at the works of influential German and French thinkers of later periods.  

Friday, September 21

3:00 pm

BAC 236

Refreshments will be provided!