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Classical literature

Classical Literature Online Courses

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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  1. The Odyssey reading group (in translation)
    The Odyssey reading group (in translation)
    Course start date:  Thu 10 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Justin Murray
    Homer’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 £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00
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  2. Argonautica: reading group (in translation) module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 7 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Nikoletta Manioti
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    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00
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  3. Argonautica: reading group (in translation) module 3
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    Course start date:  Tue 6 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Nikoletta Manioti
    A reading group focusing on the Argonautica by the Greek poet Apollonius of Rhodes (in English translation).
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00
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