In Aeneid Seminar 4, we read and discuss the most beloved – and divisive – part of the Aeneid. Book IV tells the story of Aeneas and Dido’s tryst in a cave while taking cover from a sudden rainstorm. Dido thinks she has married the Trojan prince, but she is heartbroken when Aeneas denies it and announces he is setting sail to Italy to fulfill his destiny. Heartbreak turns to rage, and Dido curses Aeneas and his descendants, mounts the altar of her own sacrifice, and kills herself.
Course details:
- Sessions last 1.5 hours
- 1 session per week
- Course lasts 14 weeks
- Term runs Aug. 31, 2025 – Dec. 13, 2025
How ALI courses work:
- ALI courses are live, online classes run by ALI Latin professors. Learn Latin from anywhere.
- Classes run on a trimester basis.
- Fall: September – December
- Spring: January – April
- Summer: May – August
- We want to make sure you’re completely satisfied. If you don’t love your first Latin class, we guarantee a 100% refund. After that, in weeks 2 – 4, refunds will be made on a pro rata basis, based on however many class sessions you’ve attended. We cannot issue refunds after the fourth week of classes.
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