Hi Louise, I just want to say I've so thoroughly loved these videos. As someone who would've loved to study classics in school but like many, never got the opportunity, this felt like finally getting access to something wonderful I'd only ever missed out on before! I was reading the Odyssey along with these videos and loved your deep dives so much. I was really fortunate this evening to actually get to see Emily Wilson in person at her book event in Toronto (she even signed my copy of Crossing the Wine Dark Sea--pinching myself!!) and while she was speaking, questions like "what was an Ancient Greek hero compared to modern understanding?" or "Was Homer one person?" made me immediately think of your videos and how accessible you've made classical studies to me, and everyone else watching. So thank you, thank you!
Thank you so much, Louise, for this series of videos. I have thoroughly enjoyed all of them and really appreciate the time you have spent filming them and sharing your knowledge with us. Best wishes, Emma x
Thank you so very much for taking us through the Odyssey. Your insights and explanations have helped so much and added to the enjoyment of reading this amazing ancient story. I read Emily Wilson along with your videos, and have been studying this period of Greek history and culture and Greek Gods. I enjoy your book reviews so much, you are such a delight. I would be here for any of the classics if you decide and have the time to review them as well.
Thank you so much for this series! Your explanations of the customs during the time period made things so much easier to understand. The pacing was perfect because it gave time for the story to really sink in. I look forward to whatever book you decide to do next.
Dear Louise, thank you for taking us on this wonderful odyssey over the past few weeks. I have just finished reading Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood. Have you read it? I think I would have enjoyed it anyway, but feel I got so much more from it after having watched your videos. Thank you so much 🙏
Thank you Louise for such an informative and entertaining series. I read the Odyssey many years ago - wish I'd had your insights back then. I still have a copy of the Iliad, so look forward to the next series! 💛
And that’s a wrap! Thank you so much for walking us through The Odyssey. It ‘s been fun and helpful. I enjoyed the Emily Wilson edition. I agree with your point of view about this edition.
This series has been incredible. I've loved and looked forward to every video. I hope you'll continue to do these with more classic literature. The Iliad next?
It was all wonderful , Louise and I hope that I can find the time to listen to all episodes again. Question;) .Which editions will you be using for Virgil ‘s Aeneid and Homer’s ,The Iliad ? Please give us fair warning. 🎉 🎉🎉
Have you seen the new Odyssey film? I decided not to. With all the slaughtering of animals and people, and monsters munching people 😅, I decided I didn’t need to see it on the big screen. Also, Emily Wilson wrote a scathing review of the film.
So… You Want To Read The Odyssey/Episode 11
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In which I muse about Books 23 and 24 of The Odyssey.