Classic Literature Courses in London
From Homer to Troy, explore classic literature and modern literature and culture depicting the classical age on our literature courses at City Lit.
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Greek literature: a survey course
Course Date: Mon 29 Apr 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetTake the first steps in learning about Greek literature.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £103.00Concession: £79.00 -
Myths of the Bible
Course Date: Wed 1 May 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetCome and explore some of the myths from the Old and the New Testament.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £103.00Concession: £79.00 -
Ancient Greek drama: a reading group in translation
Course Date: Thu 9 May 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore themes from the ancient Athenian stage, and how they still speak to us about the challenges we face today.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £129.00Concession: £79.00 -
The Odyssey reading group (in translation)
Course Date: Tue 16 Jul 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetHomer’s epic tale of Odysseus’ journey home after the Trojan War may now be over 2,500 years old but it still has much to tell us about the Ancient Greek world that is still relevant today. Explore this great work in translation.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £36.00 -
Ancient Greek poetry reading group (in translation)
Course Date: Wed 17 Jul 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetHomer’s Iliad and Odyssey are still well-loved, but other archaic Greek poets’ surviving works are equally fascinating. Explore the world and works of Hesiod, Archilochus, Sappho, Pindar and others.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £36.00 -
Aesop's fables and their relevance today
Course Date: Tue 23 Jul 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAesop’s fables have been used through history to clarify important issues within society. Investigate their perseverance through history and why they continue to be relevant today.Full fee: £39.00Senior fee: £31.00Concession: £24.00
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