9 books
—
1 voter
Homer
“
Man is the vainest of all creatures that have their being upon earth. As long as heaven vouchsafes him health and strength, he thinks that he shall come to no harm hereafter, and even when the blessed gods bring sorrow upon him, he bears it as he needs must, and makes the best of it; for God almighty gives men their daily minds day by day.
”
― The Odyssey
― The Odyssey
“
I also became a poet, and for one year lived in a Paradise of my own creation; I imagined that I also might obtain a niche in the temple where the names of Homer and Shakespeare are consecrated.
”
― Frankenstein
― Frankenstein
A group for anyone that loves Greek & Roman mythology! Come discuss your thoughts/opinions on bo…more
88 members,
last active 7 years ago
This is a book club dedicated to reading modern day fiction, nonfiction and ancient classics set…more
8 members,
last active 3 years ago
Taft High English teachers and recent alumni reading The Iliad (Stanley Lombardo translation)
5 members,
last active 10 years ago
A low-commitment group for folks who want to read the Iliad and Odyssey. Don’t sweat if the pace…more
3 members,
last active one year ago
