Reproduced by permission of Sheil Land Associates Ltd. The Odyssey is a 1997 American mythologyadventure television miniseries based on the ancient Greek epic poem by Homer, the Odyssey. Odysseus embodies many of the virtues of ancient Greek civilization and in some ways defines them. Odysseus, Latin Ulixes, English Ulysses, hero of Homer ’s epic poem the Odyssey and one of the most frequently portrayed figures in Western literature. He has been gone 20 years from his homeland, his wife, Penelope, and his son, Telemachus. Translation of The Odyssey by Robert Fagles, published by Penguin Books Ⓒ Robert Fagles, 1996. The hero is long-suffering Odysseus, king of Ithaca and surrounding islands and hero of the Trojan War. If you can’t join the reading on location you can also soak up the atmosphere by watching the live stream throughout the day in the Almeida Theatre foyer or at our temporary Home(r) at 129 – 130 Upper Street (next to John Salt Bar). Melvyn Bragg discusses Homers Odyssey, the epic story of the Greek hero Odysseus journey back from Troy, and its foundational position in the history of. Please be aware that food and drink may not be consumed at some of the venues. Read a character analysis of Odysseus, the plot summary, and important quotes. Together with its companion poem The Iliad, The Odyssey describes the action and aftermath of the Trojan Wars, and is the model for the heroic quest. We advise you to dress warmly and wear sturdy shoes as some surfaces may be uneven and some walking may be required. Homer ’s 8th century BCE oral narrative of a warrior’s decades-long quest to return home defines epic poetry. Members of the Almeida Team will be there to welcome you at each location. It’s free to come and hear some of our greatest actors performing live – but spaces are strictly limited and tickets will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. This modern facility has become the countrys premier entertainment venue, hosting concerts by international artists, exhibitions, a wide range of sporting. *Meet at the Almeida Theatre and be taken to an undisclosed location nearby There are four locations on the route where audiences are invited to experience the reading live (due to the nature of the performance spaces you will need to be 12+ years to join us):ģpm Islington Town Hall, Upper Street, London N1 2DU On 12 November, as the closing event of our Almeida Greeks festival season, we’re bringing you The Odyssey. After the Trojan War, Odysseus, the mythological king of the island of Ithaca, sets sail for home, where his wife Penelope and young son Telemachus await. More than 60 artists, 18,255 lines of text, and an audience of more than 50,000 people across the world, watching online or in person at the Almeida and the British Museum.
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