Guy of Amiens — Carmen de Hastingae Proelio

Guy of Amiens — Carmen de Hastingae Proelio

Course Description: Guy of Amiens' Carmen de Hastingae Proelio is one of the major sources for the Norman Conquest of England, written by an eyewitness to the events. Part propaganda and part objective history, the Carmen tells the story of the invasion preparations, the failed negotiations between William and Harold, the battle itself, William's initial impact on English political life, and his abortive coronation. The class with read the text in association with an examination of the story, told in visual terms, in the Bayeux Tapestry. This is an ongoing group that commenced reading the text last term. New members are welcome at any time.

DETAILS

Level:

Intermediate to Advanced Latin reading.

Textbook: Instructor will provide materials

Sections capped at: 5 students. If the course is sold-out, please fill out this waiting-list form.

When
Fridays, 5pm U.S. Eastern Time

Cost
$250

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Instructor

John Weretka

John Weretka holds qualifications in medieval history, musicology, art history, theology, and Latin, and is about to complete a Masters degree in Viking Studies. He has taught Telepaideia courses on medieval prose and poetry, including texts such as Donizo’s Vita Matildis, Guy of Amien’s Carmen de Hastingae Proelio, the writings of Athanasius Kircher, and Bede’s Historia Ecclesiastica. John is the convenor of University of Melbourne’s (Australia) Medieval Latin Reading Group and has taught at the Sydney Latin Summer School. Perennially fascinated by languages, his current interests include Classical Syriac, Old Occitan, and Old Norse.