Thugs roamed Rome’s streets and civil wars decided her rulers in the era when Catullus, Horace, Vergil, and Ovid spewed obscenities at Caesar, uncovered corruption, and cried for reform. Reflecting the crises of Rome’s late Republic and the Principate, these poets reveled before Rome (and us) in the pain and delight of their love affairs while, with Augustus, creating Roman ideals of male and female behavior. They proved Latin could challenge Greek as their works now challenge English translators.

Each session focuses on one major poet and includes selections from other writers in translation such as Cicero, Sulpicia, and Julius Caesar. Suggested reading and books for purchase are available for registrants.

$50 for all four sessions (recommended); $15 per session.

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