The module addresses the methods and practices of literary criticism in Greco-Roman antiquity. From the embedded ideas about poetry in the Homeric epic to philosophical appraisal and hands-on commentaries, evaluative engagement with literary texts was a paramount facet of Greek and Greco-Roman culture. Through combination of lectures and seminars, the module looks at a range of the ancient approaches to literary creativity and legacy. As coursework, students are asked to write a reflective report on two of the seminars they have attended; the final assessment is an online open-book exam.