Fall 2009 Homer's Odyssey $49 or free*

In the fall of 2009, we'll run another Homer reading group for those who would like the intensive peer-based reading experience of this great epic.

Moderated by longtime Reading Odyssey moderator Andre Stipanovic, the reading group will meet Mondays Oct 5, Nov 2 and Dec 7 at 8pm EST, 5pm Pacific via phone. Phone number will be supplied to all who register for the course.

Andre will use the custom Reading Odyssey method to make it a good experience and help first-time readers engage the text.

Reading Odyssey Process

The process is simple:

- readers will read a section of the Odyssey each month assigned by Andre with reading questions

- then get on the phone to discuss the reading (and the reading questions assigned by Andre)

- each phone call is recorded and the .mp3 is made available to the readers who missed it

- Andre is also available via e-mail during the month to answer questions - and members are encouraged to use the group e-mail listserv and blog to discuss the reading

Edition?

We'll be using the Stanley Lombardo translation. It's available at Amazon or can be borrowed through your local library using the Reading Odyssey website directory of U.S. libraries - http://borrowabook.org.

* First-time readers for free?

First-time readers with the Reading Odyssey have the opportunity to participate at no charge in the intensive reading groups. They are, however, expected to participate in the whole reading and be active on the phone calls.

Veterans pay because they want to help cover administrative costs. The Reading Odyssey is an informal organization that will eventually be turned into a formal nonprofit but does not yet have that status.