LTN206: Nepos and Latin Prose 

LTN 206: Nepos and Latin Prose

Fall of Even Year | 3 credits

Step into the world of Roman biography and early prose with LTN 206: Nepos and Latin Prose. This course features the engaging and accessible Latin of Cornelius Nepos, paired with selections from other prose writers of the Republic. 

In this course, you’ll: 

  • Read selected lives of Cornelius Nepos in the original Latin 
  • Explore themes of character, leadership, and Roman values 
  • Gain exposure to a range of early and Republican prose styles 
  • Build fluency and confidence in Latin reading and translation 
Yellow background with large “LTN 206.” To the right, an ornate book with a golden cover rests partly open, a feather quill and a handwritten page behind it. Subtitle: “Nepos and Latin Prose.”

Perfect for students ready to move beyond the basics, this course deepens your understanding of Latin prose and introduces you to voices that shaped Roman historical narrative. 

Continue your Latin journey with LTN 206. 

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