The Neo-Latin Novel

Course Description

Course Description: During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, substantial contributions were made to long-form fiction in Latin in genres ranging from speculative fiction and romance to the picaresque novel and political diatribe. This course will read sections from three of the most important contributions made during this period: Ludvig Holberg's Iter Subterraneum (1741), often hailed as the first full-length science-fiction novel; John Barclay's Argenis (1621), a work that blends adventure tale, mystery story, and political commentary; and Giovanni Vittorio Rossi's Eudemiae (1645), a spirited and pacy work reflective of the Rome of the Barberini papacy in which Rossi worked. DETAILS Level: Intermediate-Advanced. Intermediate-Advanced Latin Textbook: Instructor will provide materials Sections capped at: 5 students. If the course is sold-out, please fill out this waiting-list form.

Details

• Semester: Fall 2026
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 6:00 PM ET
• First class: October 1, 2026
• Duration: 60 minutes per session

Tuition

$250 per course

Availability

7 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.