The Letters of Pliny

Course Description

Course Description: Pliny the Younger, through his letters, provides a fascinating portrait of the upper political and social life of the Roman Empire at the close of the first-century A.D. The letters are perhaps best known for providing a detailed eyewitness account of the 79 A.D eruption of Mount Vesuvius—indeed, all eruptions similar to Vesuvius are still called 'Plinian' by geologists—and Pliny's remarks on the early Christians. We will read those letters and so much more, for Pliny wrote about everything, from ghosts, leisure, literature, and lawcourts to slavery, gardening, dinner parties, and even matchmaking Level: Students should come with a firm grasp of Latin grammar and have experience reading continuous texts 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

This section is full

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.