Virgil: The Aeneid
Thursdays 3pm, 1 hr, meets 6 times, £66 (age 13-18)
Available spots
Course Description
*** Please note IMPORTANT CHANGE TO PAYMENT INFORMATION at the bottom of this page - please book directly via tutor *** We’ll be exploring Virgil’s Roman epic the Aeneid: the tale follows the hero Aeneas from the destruction of his native Troy, through an adventure-packed journey meeting monsters, friends and foes, to his arrival in Italy and bitter fight to create a home for the Trojans. We’ll be exploring the characters, themes, structure and plot of the poem, as well as its historical context and impact. We’ll explore particular episodes in more detail to gain a greater understanding of how the characters, themes and plot are developed, and to examine Virgil’s techniques. This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in Classics or Literature in general, and also supports Classical Civilisation GCSE and A-Level components (though it doesn’t teach the syllabus it provides deeper understanding, context and analysis); Myth and Religion and War and War and Warfare; and The World of the Hero. *** IMPORTANT PAYMENT INFORMATION *** The cost for the course is £66. Instead of booking through the TMU website, please pay the course tutor directly: 1. Via BACS transfer - please email thinkers.jo@protonmail.com to receive an invoice 2. Or via PayPal to: jo.cogan@protonmail.com Please specify in your payment reference what it is for, eg. 'Sam D. Great Discoveries' If you are a new student, please also email me - thinkers.jo@protonmail.com to let me know that you have booked, and let me know the student's name and any relevant information such as SEND. TMU T&Cs apply.
Cancellation Policy
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Contact Details
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