Ovid: The Sorrows of Exile

Course Description

In this course, we will read from Ovid’s Tristia, a collection of elegies composed during the poet’s famous exile on the desolate shores of the Black Sea. Our readings will include Ovid’s autobiography (IV.10), a somber description of his final night in Rome (I.3), an account of his dangerous journey to the Black Sea (I.2), heartfelt epistles to his wife and stepdaughter (III.3, III.7, IV.3), reflections on growing old in exile (IV.8), and a stark portrait (III.10) of Ovid’s new home: wild Getae, howling winds, mountains of snow, rivers coursing under sheets of ice, and wine served in frozen chunks!

Details

• Semester: Summer 2026
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 5:00 PM ET
• Duration: 60 minutes per session
• Level: Advanced — This course is intended for students who have completed one year of college-level Latin grammar or equivalent
• Subject: Latin
• Textbook: Instructor will provide materials

Tuition

$250 per course

Availability

5 spots remaining out of 5

Cancellation Policy

Telepaideia tuition is non-refundable. However, if you need to cancel your enrollment or withdraw from your class, you may be eligible for a 50% credit to be used toward a future Telepaideia course. In order to be eligible for this credit, you must notify info@paideiainstitute.org of your withdrawal before the second class meeting has taken place.