Historical Background, Dramaturgy, and Design
Explore the historical context of An Iliad, its dramaturgy, and the design of Court Theatre’s production.
Historical Background
Learn more about The Iliad, the Trojan War, and Homer.
- Troy Story: The Iliad (1/2) by OpenLearn from Open University (2:30)
- Troy Story: The Odyssey (2/2) by OpenLearn from Open University (2:30)
- The Iliad by Homer | Summary & Analysis by CourseHero (7:30)
- Classics Summarized: The Iliad by Overly Sarcastic Productions (12:00)
- Drawn History: The Trojan War | History (1:45)
- The ENTIRE Story of the Trojan War Explained | Best Iliad Documentary by the Life Guide (35:00)
- Was Homer a Real Person? by the World of Antiquity (33:00)
Dramaturgy
- The Homeric Question: Was Homer a single blind poet, a wandering storyteller, or merely a symbol of a poetic tradition spanning centuries? With archaeological clues, linguistic puzzles, and ancient gossip, the article uncovers the enduring enigma behind The Iliad and The Odyssey.
- One and Many Iliads: An Iliad transforms Homer’s ancient epic into a hauntingly modern tale, blending timeless poetry with raw, improvised storytelling. Discover how a single performer channels centuries of war, memory, and myth in a bold reawakening of the oral tradition.
Design