Latin poetry was not just about epic deeds, tragic love and invective against the constantly declining mores. A few amusing poems have come down to us which at first glance might seem to be mere parodies of great works that came before. On closer inspection, however, we can appreciate how these pieces take up ordinary scenes and, through the magic of poetry, turn the boring everyday into playful art.
In this course, we will read a few of these poems, typically numbering around 100 lines. Among them AV's "Copa" and "Moretum" as well as Vespa's "Judicium Coci et Pistoris". Echoing and playing off the pastoral tradition, these are a great follow-up reading to Virgil's Eclogues (Bucolics).
Pieces like these – some of which are from the Appendix Vergiliana, while others have come down to us in their own separate ways – offer us a precious glimpse into Roman literary culture and into poetry written for a wider audience, constantly produced and widely circulated. The poetry of the everyday.
Type: Speaking and Reading | Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Language of instruction: Latin
Class size cap: 8 | Platform: Zoom
Dates: January 18, 2026 - March 22, 2026
Meets (EST*): Sundays, 12:30 AM | 10 sessions (1h 30m each)
Materials: The instructor will provide any required materials.
Sessions will be recorded and made available to enrolled participants for review or in case they missed a session.
Zoom
Decent internet connection
Earphones
Microphone
Webcam (preferred but optional)
A quiet space for classes
*The course will observe US time and thus will change according to daylight saving time.
Major US federal holidays are observed. If a participant misses a session due to their observance of a religious holiday, they can arrange a separate session with the instructor.
Education should be accessible. Choose the tier that fits your situation — no proof required, no shame included.
Supported — USD 250 total ($ 25/session)
for students, caretakers, or anyone stretched right now.
Standard — USD 350 total ($ /35session)
full-value rate; covers the cost of small-group instruction.
Sustainer — USD 440 total (Standard Tier total + 25%)
full-value rate & your contribution to our LAC scholarship fund. Thank you!
Latin poetry was not just about epic deeds, tragic love and invective against the constantly declining mores. A few amusing poems have come down to us which at first glance might seem to be mere parodies of great works that came before. On closer inspection, however, we can appreciate how these pieces take up ordinary scenes and, through the magic of poetry, turn the boring everyday into playful art.
In this course, we will read a few of these poems, typically numbering around 100 lines. Among them AV's "Copa" and "Moretum" as well as Vespa's "Judicium Coci et Pistoris". Echoing and playing off the pastoral tradition, these are a great follow-up reading to Virgil's Eclogues (Bucolics).
Pieces like these – some of which are from the Appendix Vergiliana, while others have come down to us in their own separate ways – offer us a precious glimpse into Roman literary culture and into poetry written for a wider audience, constantly produced and widely circulated. The poetry of the everyday.
Type: Speaking and Reading | Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Language of instruction: Latin
Class size cap: 8 | Platform: Zoom
Dates: January 18, 2026 - March 22, 2026
Meets (EST*): Sundays, 12:30 AM | 10 sessions (1h 30m each)
Materials: The instructor will provide any required materials.
Sessions will be recorded and made available to enrolled participants for review or in case they missed a session.
Zoom
Decent internet connection
Earphones
Microphone
Webcam (preferred but optional)
A quiet space for classes
*The course will observe US time and thus will change according to daylight saving time.
Major US federal holidays are observed. If a participant misses a session due to their observance of a religious holiday, they can arrange a separate session with the instructor.
Education should be accessible. Choose the tier that fits your situation — no proof required, no shame included.
Supported — USD 250 total ($ 25/session)
for students, caretakers, or anyone stretched right now.
Standard — USD 350 total ($ /35session)
full-value rate; covers the cost of small-group instruction.
Sustainer — USD 440 total (Standard Tier total + 25%)
full-value rate & your contribution to our LAC scholarship fund. Thank you!
NOTA BENE: Classes require a minimum number of participants to run although they may run with fewer participants, at the instructor’s discretion.
More than a week before the start of the course: 100% refund or credit
Less than a week before the first class up until the second class: credit
