Beth in SW WA Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I am really going to like her. She's knows her Greek, that is for sure. I started reading The Odyssey about a week ago (Homer virgin here:)) and I just love it. Dr. V will help make sense of it, which is great for myself and ds who will read it and watch the lectures in the Fall. Anyway, just a shameless plug for Dr. Elizabeth Vandiver. Thank you to all who recommended this from TTC. I guess I'm doing it backwards. I read/watch The Iliad next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momee Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I'm proud of you Beth. What a great teacher to your kids you are!!! I found the Odyssey easier to read. We listened to Dr. V in the car back and forth to town. My youngers phased in and out but the high schooler and I found it helpful. Press on you dedicated mom, you! It is not easy to keep up, is it? Have a great day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anissarobert Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 (edited) I agree with Beth these tapes are terrrific. I used both The Odyssey and The Iliad to prepare for the literature class I teach. Right now I am listening to her tapes on Greek Tragedy. Dr V. is entertaining and very informative. I'm so blessed that our library has these available. Beth-I have 7 high schoolers in my class, and they all agreed that The Odyssey is much easier to read, so although you are going backwards chronologically, it might be a good way to approach Homer. Edited January 29, 2009 by anissarobert my inability to spell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathie in VA Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Help! Who are you talking about and where can I find this? You mentioned TTC. Is that Teaching The Classics? I looked there but didn't see it.... although they too have some interesting dvds to consider! thanks, Kathie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoplayer Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Help! Who are you talking about and where can I find this? You mentioned TTC. Is that Teaching The Classics? I looked there but didn't see it.... although they too have some interesting dvds to consider! thanks, Kathie TTC is shorthand for The Teaching Company. http://www.thegreatcourses.com/storex/courses.aspx?t=&sl=&TDet=%20By%20Title&fMode=s I highly recommend these resources! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyco Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I just checked their website, and the Iliad and Odyssey DVD combined set is on sale right now for $70, normally $400...whoa!! Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in AR Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Which translations are you reading, Beth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnUK Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 What a coincidence! I just started doing the same thing only with the Illiad! I have the Odyssey lectures as well, and do plan to work through them after. She is fabulous, and I'm really enjoying the book. Are you reading the Lattimore or the Fagels version? I chickened out and got the Fagels! I do plan to read it a few times, so I thought that I'd start with that translation and next time go with the Lattimore. --Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedarmom Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 This is one of my favorite TC lectures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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