Thucydides: Pericles and Plague

Course Description

Course Description: In Thucydides’ narrative of the Peloponnesian War, two of the most famous moments occur back-to-back, Pericles’ Funeral Oration and the Plague. In the Funeral Oration, Pericles honors those who have died in the war and offers a powerful tribute to democracy, freedom, and the sacrifices made by the Athenians. This speech is immediately followed by the story of the Plague, which juxtaposes Pericles’ idealistic speech with the suffering and social upheaval caused by the Plague as it ravages Athens. We will read these passages in Greek and discuss them in the context of Thucydides’ broader literary style Level: Students should have an intermediate to advanced reading level in ancient Greek Textbook: Instructor will provide materials

Details

• Semester: Summer 2025
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 8:00 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.