An Iliad
Events
Homerathon 2011
A marathon reading of Homer’s Iliad in 24 hours
Produced by University of Chicago’s Classical Entertainment Society
Come celebrate one of Western literature’s most enduring legacies with us! Following the Sunday evening performance of An Iliad on November 20, the University of Chicago’s Classical Entertainment Society will stage a 24-hour public reading of Homer’s Iliad. Readers will consist of University of Chicago professors, students, and YOU! Court Theatre will remain open all night Sunday and all day Monday, so sign up to read your favorite passage or drop in to listen and partake of free coffee and refreshments. Marvel at the power of this epic poem as we delve into the rage of Achilles and the immortal story of the Trojan War.
Interested in stepping up to the stage and participating as a reader? Contact Ryan Mease at rmease@gmail.com for more information.
The Readers (all times are approximate):
10:00pm-12:00am Sunday night:
David Wray, Professor of Classics (Book 1)
Alain Bresson, Professor of Classics (Book 2)
11:00am-2:00pm Monday:
Clifford Ando, Professor of Classics (Book 15)
John Muse, Professor of English (Book 16)
Christina Von Nolcken (Book 17)
8:00pm-10:00pm Monday night:
Sarah Nooter, Professor of Classics (Book 24)
Agnes Callard, Professor of Philosophy (Book 24)
