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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The Odyssey reading group (in translation)
Course Date: Thu 16 Jul 2020
Location on this date: OnlineHomer’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.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘How will I be taught’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £99.00Concession: £60.00 -
Aesop's fables: an introduction
Course Date: Tue 21 Jul 2020
Location on this date: OnlineAesop’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.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘How will I be taught’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £39.00Concession: £30.00 -
Ancient Greek poetry reading group (in translation)
Course Date: Wed 22 Jul 2020
Location on this date: OnlineHomer’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.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘How will I be taught’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £79.00Senior fee: £79.00Concession: £48.00 -
The writings of Cicero: an introduction
Course Date: Fri 24 Jul 2020
Location on this date: OnlineAn introduction to one of the most influential and prolific Roman figures, Cicero, his life and works. Come meet the man (in his own words) who took on the greats of his time, Caesar, Antony and Augustus.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘How will I be taught’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £47.00Concession: £36.00
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