LLWRC 748 - Contemporary Adaptations of The Odyssey

Join us for a fascinating exploration of three recent adaptations of Homer's Odyssey, each offering a unique lens through which to experience this timeless work. Through a traditional novel, experimental fiction, and memoir, we'll dive into questions of how the Odyssey remains both classic and modern, and how we can re-imagine it in our own time. This course invites thoughtful reflection on how these adaptations engage with Homer's epic, allowing us to explore our ongoing relationship with one of the most foundational works of world literature. While these texts can stand on their own, a familiarity with the original Odyssey will enrich your experience. (Bonus: Daniel Mendelsohn will be speaking at the Tanner Humanities Center in September!) Please read each book prior to the class.