One of my favorite classic reads is Homer's Odyssey. I probably have four different versions, including a graphic novel! One of the things I enjoy the most about Odyssey is that it taps so sturdily into human primal instincts: fear, love, revenge, loyalty, sorrow, joy. It's also hugely sensory: even if you've never been hungry or seen the ocean, you will feel hungry and taste the salt when you read it. A third delightis that people are always launching new Odyssey translations. It's always out there and always fresh for me, every time I re-read it.
One of my favorite classic reads is Homer's Odyssey. I probably have four different versions, including a graphic novel! One of the things I enjoy the most about Odyssey is that it taps so sturdily into human primal instincts: fear, love, revenge, loyalty, sorrow, joy. It's also hugely sensory: even if you've never been hungry or seen the ocean, you will feel hungry and taste the salt when you read it. A third delightis that people are always launching new Odyssey translations. It's always out there and always fresh for me, every time I re-read it.
I like The Odyssey as well! I taught it a number of times and enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing!
Have you seen the new film based on it with Ralph Fiennes? I'd like to watch it and see how they interpret the homecoming of Odysseus.
I haven't seen that! I will add it to my list!