18. The Odyssey by Homer and mythology retellings for adventurous readers
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Today Chelsey and Sara are chatting about Homer\\u2019s The Odyssey. Sara reveals her nerdy middle school obsession, Chelsey has strong opinions on defining \\u201cthe classics,\\u201d and we have a LOT of fun discussing the complicated character of Odysseus. You don\\u2019t need to have any knowledge of mythology or The Odyssey in order to enjoy this episode.\\xa0
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Our discussion includes:
- \\xa0What is a \\u201cmythology girl?\\u201d [11:38]
- \\xa0Analyzing Odysseus: a larger-than-life character [18:40]
- \\xa0More on Odysseus as a complex, flawed and nuanced hero [28:00]
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Plus, as always, we\\u2019re recommending six contemporary books to pair with our classic,\\xa0 including a business book and a book in translation.
Show Notes:
Edith Hamilton\\u2019s Mythology
\\u201cSiren Song\\u201d by Margaret Atwood
\\u201c Penelope\\u201d by Carol Ann Duffy
The World\\u2019s Wife by Carol Ann Duffy
Madeline Miller: Circe and The Song of Achilles
Gareth Hinds graphic novel The Odyssey
Bull by David Elliot
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Pairings spoilers below!
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Chelsey\\u2019s Pairings:
The Time Traveler\\u2019s Wife by Audrey Niffeneger [39:05]
The Martian by Andy Weir [44:36]
Dare to Lead by Brene Brown [51:35]
Sara\\u2019s Pairings:
The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood [35:40]
The Songs of the Kings by Barry Unsworth [41:15]
Signs Preceding the End of the World by Yuri Herrera [47:05]
Pick of the Week:
Chelsey: A Song Below Water by Bethany C. Morrow recommended by Bezi @beingabookwyrm
Sara: Rick Riordan Presents
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