Out of an abundance of caution in response to the spread of COVID-19, we have canceled all remaining seminars in the Winter/Spring 2020 term. Please visit www.newberry.org/covid19 for further updates.

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Seminar Description

Virgil’s great epic poem the Aeneid recounts the adventures of the Trojan prince Aeneas and his followers, as well as the legendary foundation story of ancient Rome. In addition to its literary greatness, the Aeneid raises many issues that are still relevant today, including the roles of imperialism and “manifest destiny” in human history, the conflict between love and duty, the nature of heroism, and the eternal challenges of resolving personal and political conflicts.

Four sessions. E – $195, R – $214.50

Jeff Nigro is a research associate in the Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Materials List

Required:

• Virgil, The Aeneid. Yale University Press, 2008. ISBN: 978-0-300-11904-6

First Reading:

• Please read Books 1-3 of the Aeneid (pp. 1-76) for the first class.

Registration Information

• Online registration opens at 9 am (CST) on Tuesday, January 7.
• Phone registration opens at 12 pm (CST) on Wednesday, January 8.

Early registration (E) prices are in effect from January 7 at 9 am through January 24 at 4 pm. Regular registration (R) prices are in effect January 24 at 4 pm through the end of the term.

We offer a 10% discount to members, seniors, and students.

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