Explore the Beauty of Roman and Greek Literature
Join our community of literature and mythology enthusiasts and discover the beauty and relevance of Latin and Greek literature in today's context through engaging discussions and insightful analysis.
A deep dive into the Odyssey
Over ten weeks, we move through Homer's epic book by book, examining key moments and their ripple through Greek mythology, art, philosophy, and modern literature. You'll prepare three passages each week and discuss them in class.
• Weekly Zoom meetings with guided discussion
• Groups of ten to fifteen engaged readers
• Passages provided each week for preparation
• Classes will take place once a week - with two possible time slots:
1.) Saturday at 9:00 AM UK time (19:00 Sydney time) 2.) Saturday at 16:30 UK time (11:30 AM Eastern time, 08:30 Pacific)
1.) Saturday at 9:00 AM UK time (19:00 Sydney time) 2.) Saturday at 16:30 UK time (11:30 AM Eastern time, 08:30 Pacific)
Ten weeks of Homer
We begin the weekend of February 7th and move through the Odyssey together. One book per week, passages prepared in advance, group discussion in class.
Week One
Books One and Two
We begin meeting the Gods and understanding how humans are responsible for the fate they end up with. We are introduced to the side of story of Agamemnon, Clytemnestra, and Orestes and we meet Telemachus and Penelope, at home in Ithaca.
Week Five
Books Nine through Eleven
Odysseus recounts the story of his crew meeting Polyphemus the cyclops, and Circe advises Odysseus how to reach The Underworld to speak with the shades of the dead.
Week Ten
Books Twenty-three and Twenty-four
Odysseus' final battle with the suitors in Ithaca and his reunion with his wife Penelope, and father Laertes.
One Price, Ten Weeks
Everything included. No surprises.
The full course
Ten weeks of Homer
£350
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Weekly Zoom meetings with guided discussion
Reading passages provided the week prior
Groups of ten to fifteen readers
Access to course materials
Lifetime access to recordings