Teaser: Iliad or Odyssey?

Episode 14 September 12, 2024 00:15:21
Teaser: Iliad or Odyssey?
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Teaser: Iliad or Odyssey?

Sep 12 2024 | 00:15:21

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Show Notes

We test Dylan's theory that all stories can be classified as either an Iliad or Odyssey by going through the list of NYRB Classics that we've covered. 

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