The Greek Anthology

Course Description

Course Description: The Greek Anthology is a collection of short poems from classical Greece through the Byzantine period. First compiled by Meleager of Gadara in the 1st century BC, it was expanded and revised by successive generations. It makes a great introduction to Greek poetry for the beginning student, but even experienced readers will discover a treasury of meditations on life and death in the ancient world. It contains memorials for fallen soldiers in the Persian Wars as well as family pets, the ecstasy and agony of lovers, the joys of stargazing and drinking parties, descriptions of lost art, the tensions between pagans and Christians, and other captivating. Level: Students should have completed a basic course in Greek grammar or the equivalent. Detailed notes on vocabulary and grammar will be provided for beginning students, but intermediate and advanced students will enjoy this course too Textbook: Instructor will provide materials

Details

• Semester: Fall 2025
• Day: Sunday
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Duration: 60 minutes per session

Tuition

$250 per course

Availability

4 spots remaining out of 7

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.