Schedule for Group Read of Emily Wilson's Translation of The Odyssey

[Kris]

As promised, here's the proposed schedule for our read of Emily Wilson's translation of The Odyssey.

Sunday, February 25 - Saturday, March 3: Introduction and Translator's Note
Sunday, March 4 - Saturday, March 10: Books 1 and 2
Sunday, March 11 - Saturday, March 17: Books 3 and 4
Sunday, March 18 - Saturday, March 24: Books 5 and 6
Sunday, March 25 - Saturday, March 31: Books 7 and 8
Sunday, April 1 - Saturday, April 7: Books 9 and 10
Sunday, April 8 - Saturday, April 14: Books 11 and 12
Sunday, April 15 - Saturday, April 21: Books 13 and 14
Sunday, April 22 - Saturday, April 28: Books 15 and 16
Sunday, April 29 - Saturday, May 5: Books 17 and 18
Sunday, May 6 - Saturday, May 12: Books 19 and 20
Sunday, May 13 - Saturday, May 19: Books 21 and 22
Sunday, May 20 - Saturday, May 26: Books 23 and 24
Sunday, May 27 - Saturday, June 2: Wrap up discussion of the work as a whole and the experience of the group read; looking ahead to other reads and topics for those interested in continuing?

[Lyn]

Thank you, Kris, it's great to have this now.
I'm just re-reading the Intro etc to the Fagles translation, so this will be a nice run in.
I've printed out the schedule and stuck it on the wall in my office to keep me on track. Lyn

[Judy]

I got my copy a couple weeks ago. I'm in! Time for me to start reading! Thanks to Lyn for the idea to print out the schedule.

[Rebecca]

I’ve started to read, too! This is the first time I’ve ever participated in a virtual “bookclub” discussion. Thank you Kris for the invite. I look forward to the adventure ahead.

[Kris]

Lyn wrote: "Thank you, Kris, it's great to have this now.
I'm just re-reading the Intro etc to the Fagles translation, so this will be a nice run in.
I've printed out the schedule and stuck it on the wall in m..."

My pleasure, Lyn -- and good idea to print out the schedule!

[Kris]

Judy wrote: "I got my copy a couple weeks ago. I'm in! Time for me to start reading! Thanks to Lyn for the idea to print out the schedule."

Waving hello, Judy!

[Kris]

Rebecca wrote: "I’ve started to read, too! This is the first time I’ve ever participated in a virtual “bookclub” discussion. Thank you Kris for the invite. I look forward to the adventure ahead."

Thanks so much for joining us, Rebecca! This should be fun -- so many wonderful friends participating.

[Emma]

For those that want some interesting notes on the poem they can read according to this schedule, take a look at this produced by Royal Holloway- it's got some great points that could really help to focus the discussions.


https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/class...

[Richard]

I am in waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy over my head...I read the Fitzgerald and the Lombardo translations, ran out of bookdarts, bought more, and read the Wilson translation...ran out of bookdarts...am now attempting the most harrowingly difficult writing task of my entire almost-60 years on this planet, ie a review/essay on all three...am renewedly pleased with my decision not to pursue an academic career...am awed afresh by Fearless Leader's doctorate...help....

[Ken]

Where you're over your head... is it the wine-dark sea?

[Richard]

Ken wrote: "Where you're over your head... is it the wine-dark sea?"

*blub*glurk*burble*

(translation: looks like it from down here)

[Tamara]

Cling for dear life to Ino's scarf and you'll make it safely to shore.

[Kris]

Richard wrote: "I am in waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy over my head...I read the Fitzgerald and the Lombardo translations, ran out of bookdarts, bought more, and read the Wilson translation...ran out of bookd..."

You can do it, Richard! You're my hero for reading so many translations in such a short period of time. And I love Tamara's advice to you.

[Kathleen]

I love the creativity and generousness of this group!

I'm getting closer to the top of my library's hold list, and should hopefully have a copy by the end of the month. I'm gonna need that scarf to pull me through, but I look forward to catching up with you all!

[Richard]

Tamara wrote: "Cling for dear life to Ino's scarf and you'll make it safely to shore."

+1 and well said

[Richard]

Kris wrote: "You can do it, Richard! You're my hero for reading so many translations in such a short period of time. And I love Tamara's advice to you."

Yeah, that's the spirit all right! The wit level in here is higher than average.

I read them all because I can, having no other obligations to be elsewhere or interact with more fools than is the legal minimum. Retirement, albein involuntary, rawks.

[Kris]

Kathleen wrote: "I love the creativity and generousness of this group!

I'm getting closer to the top of my library's hold list, and should hopefully have a copy by the end of the month. I'm gonna need that scarf t..."

You can definitely catch up, Kathleen -- the reading schedule has an extremely leisurely pace.

[Kathleen]

Thank you, Kris, for the schedule and all the other considerate things you do!

I just have to share--it's coming!! My copy is en route and I should be able to start in the next week. SO excited.

[Kris]

Great, Kathleen! I'm so glad -- your voice is always welcome in our discussions!

[Rowena]

Hi Kris, I finally got a library copy and I began reading it this evening. Really enjoying it so far and looking forward to taking part in the discussions :)

[Kris]

Wonderful, Rowena! I'm so glad you're joining us!