I was wondering… would there be any people interested in creating a Reading Group of Classic Literature? We could just choose a book each month, read it and discuss it, just for sheer pleasure. I assume that some people would use translations (as I would! ), but it would be great to discuss so many masterworks as there are in Greek and Latin Literature.
Does it appeal to somebody? Any proposals for the books? I would propose Tacitus’ Annales. It is a book that I find really interesting, with some very dark parts, and always entertaining.
I agree about switching Greek and Roman authors each month. I have also thought about a book available on Textkit… Otherwise, there are many editions available on the web. I love Suetonius. That would be also great.
I’d like to join, but it would depend on the timescale you work out and if the books are available at my school’s library. I’d suggest Plato’s Republic, it’s really interesting - we did half of it at school (really annoying, I hat Zombie for starting and then not finishing books). But as I said, I like the idea, though I’m not sure I could find the time.
I’d like to join, but it would depend on the timescale you work out and if the books are available at my school’s library.
I think we should discuss the timescale, in order to find something that would suit everybody. We may also begin with short works (as you, Emma, suggested, perhaps one of Plato’s short dialogues, like Phaedo or Crito) or chop longer works off. About availability, I think most classics can be found everywhere (that is the advantage of being “classics”). Otherwise, there are many translations available on the web.
), but it would be great to discuss so many masterworks as there are in Greek and Latin Literature.
) that would work for me.