Three evenings at Taastrup Library give you a structured way into Homer's Iliad, one of the most influential works in Western literature. Led by Martin Herbst, a priest, author and lecturer who has taught classical works for around twenty years, the group looks at the poem's structure, its history of influence and the themes that still feel strikingly current.
No prior knowledge is needed, only an interest in the work and a willingness to read it in full across the course. The group has a limited number of places. The library can only lend a few copies of the Iliad, so participants are encouraged to buy the Otto Steen Due translation before the course starts. If the group works well, a follow-up on the Odyssey is planned for autumn 2027.
