The Iliad – then and now- Ruth Nadelhaft

Course Overview

Over six weeks, the members will read The Iliad in translation.

• The course will begin with several myths (which will be supplied by Ruth) that underlie The Iliad itself, which begins in the ninth year between the Greeks and the Trojans, using the paperback prose by H. D. Rouse.

• Any poetic translation is welcome as well, but Ruth will be using the one by Fagles. 

• The Greek myths will come from Robert Graves’ two-volume paperback collection from which Ruth will excerpt many for the start of the course.

• In addition, we’ll bring in the work of Jonathan Shay, especially his book Achilles in Vietnam which will make clear the continuing relevance of the ancient text.

Logistics

• Instructor: Ruth Nadelhaft

• Location: In person, UMA-Bangor Campus, Eastport Hall, Room 135

• Dates: 6 sessions – March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1

• Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

• Maximum seats: 20

What to Expect

As Ruth has often done in past courses, she will ask members of the group to choose particular characters to identify with from time to time. The sessions will be recorded, and  the recording link will be available to view for two weeks for all registered participants.

About the Instructor: Ruth Nadelhaft, PhD

Though Ruth was born and educated in a borough of New Youk City, she’s lived most of her adult life here in Bangor. With her husband, Jerry, she taught at the University of Maine. Since they took early retirement, Ruth has led book discussions for the Maine Humanities Council and Penobscot Valley Senior College. She loves working with grownups who enjoy reading ‘BIG’ books.