AUDIOBOOK
Homer's Odyssey 101: How to Understand the Greatest Epic Ever Written
An Audio Course
Fr. Gregory I. Carlson, S.J., D.Phil.4.4
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Discover fresh insights into one of the greatest works of literature ever composed: Homer's Odyssey. Why does this ancient epic poem continue to mesmerize us? You're undoubtedly familiar with the Odyssey in some form, whether you read it in school or saw an adaptation. Now, this exciting series invites you to read Homer's text with new eyes. Under the guidance of award-winning presenter Fr. Gregory Carlson, the Western world's most engaging story comes alive again with all its poetry, drama, and action. As you move through the Odyssey book by book, you will gain profound insights into Homer's artistry. With breathtaking liveliness, Fr. Carlson will lead you through Odysseus' spectacular journey. As you voyage through various fantastic lands, you'll encounter sea monsters and sirens, gods and giants, and a colorful cast of characters. Fr. Carlson brings familiar stories alive by drawing out their implications and challenges for the unusual hero Odysseus. If you think of Odysseus as just another ancient hero, you will find yourself surprised, as Homer reveals this man step by step as distinctive and remarkably modern. As Fr. Carlson brings the poem to life, you will come to see that it is not just about adventures: the poem itself is an adventure. Indeed, Homer will challenge your perceptions about success, women, friendship, and human identity. Odysseus was born for challenges, and this course in turn invites you to challenge yourself. Follow Odysseus on his journey today.
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"Years ago Fr. Greg Carlson was one of my most influential teachers at Holy Cross. His teaching was a model of both clarity and inspiration, and in my thirty years of teaching Classics I have tried to model my teaching on his. When he left Holy Cross, he was so well loved that students dedicated the yearbook to him."
Jim O'Hara, George L. Paddison Professor of Latin, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hi
"Fr. Greg Carlson brings not only a trained classicist's expertise to his exploration of ancient literature but the skills of a superb teacher as well. With humor and creativity Fr Carlson has delighted decades of college and university students with his insights into the Greek and Latin classics. The tragic fate of Oedipus, the fury of Medea, the wry irony of Aesop's fables all spring to life as
Wendy M. Wright PhD, Professor of Theology, Creighton University
"Fr. Greg Carlson, SJ is the best teacher I had in college. Even though my strengths were more in math and science than in literature, and Greek and Latin literature at that, he made the Greek and Roman Classics come alive for me and my fellow students. His course on Greek Tragedies related these timeless classics of world literature to modern psychology and contemporary thought in way that applie
Rev. Warren Sazama, SJ, President, Marquette University High School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin