Petrarch’s Posteritati

Course Description

Course Description: This course reads Petrarch’s remarkable Posteritati (“Letter to Posterity”), last reworked by the author in 1371 towards the end of his life. In the letter, Petrarch presents himself and his career to the those who will come after him. The letter serves as a fine introduction to Petrarch’s pervasive interest in finding language to describe the self, as well as his highly self-reflective sense of his literary and moral life. In session we read the Latin, render it into English, and discuss in English any topic of interest to the group. In particular, we will reflect on our own relation to Petrarch’s career and influence as the shaper of a particular way of relating to literature, antiquity, and to the self Level: Intermediate-Advanced Latin Reading Textbook: Instructor will provide materials

Details

• Semester: Spring 2024
• Day: Sunday
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• Duration: 60 minutes per session

Tuition

$250 per course

Availability

3 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.