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Posted on September 19, 2019November 16, 2019

10 Contemporary Novels (and one Poem) and their Classical Sources

You may have noticed that Greek mythology is having a bit of a moment lately. Several acclaimed novelists have produced fiction inspired by or in conversation with ancient literature…and have been nominated for awards. Continue reading “10 Contemporary Novels (and one Poem) and their Classical Sources”

Posted on September 5, 2018September 23, 2018

Samuel Butler’s Odyssey and more summer reads

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Pardon me as I clear out the cobwebs… Continue reading “Samuel Butler’s Odyssey and more summer reads”

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