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READING ASSIGNMENTS
Homer, The IliadThucydides, The Peloponnesian War
Sophocles, Antigone
Plato, The Republic
Virgil, The Aeneid
WRITING TECHNIQUES
The BasicsClose and Critical Reading
Core 1.1 FACULTY WEBSITES
Roger DunkleDonna Wilson
Hardy Hanson
John Van Sickle
OTHER LINKS
Core 1.1 Study GuidePerseus Project
Classics Resources
Greek Mythology Link
Glossary of Terms
Homer — The Iliad
Homer’s Iliad deals with what many consider one of the greatest war stories ever told. The Iliad is a work of literature filled with striking images, gripping battle scenes, powerful and sometimes contentious gods and goddesses, and strong, heroic, yet very human warriors. This epic poem provides a glimpse into the culture and mythology of the ancient Greeks. Although composed orally and recited by bards probably more than 2700 years ago, the Iliad is still considered one of Western culture’s most important works of art. The epic marks the beginning of the Western literary canon. The Iliad explores key issues, many of which are as significant today as they were for the ancients, such as war, justice, love and loyalty--although the perspectives presented sometimes differ from our own. These issues will no doubt be discussed further in your class.
What do you see when you open your book?
Who is Homer and how was the Iliad created?