The City of Rome in Latin Poetry

Course Description

Course Description: As Horace wrote, poetry is a monument more lasting than bronze. It is fitting, then, that Latin poets of all eras have taken the Eternal City as a subject of their poetry. This course will explore poetic descriptions of the city of Rome from Ennius up through the Renaissance, looking at the different attitudes and emphases that these poets took in the context of their own time. Since its legendary founding in 753 BC, Rome has had an unparalleled importance in history, politics, religion, and symbolism, an importance that has spanned many ages and cultures. In this course we will aim to see the Eternal City in a new light Level: Facility with Latin grammar, syntax, and vocabulary is strongly preferred, though interested students of other levels are welcome Textbook: Instructor will provide materials

Details

• Semester: Fall 2024
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Duration: 60 minutes per session

Tuition

$250 per course

Availability

1 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.