[Iliad2] Next steps on Iliad (introduce yourselves)

[Josh Kirschner]

Hi All,

I'm a classics amateur but a Reading Odyssey veteran. I've made my way
through Homer, Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon and Arrian's Alexander. Now,
I'm going back to the beginning with Iliad, which should be fascinating.

In my spare time, while not reading the classics, I run a startup consumer
electronics media business called Techlicious. Prior to that I was in the
financial services world running marketing and product for various business
units at Standard & Poor's. But I had nothing to do with the credit ratings.
Honestly, I didn't.

I make my home in New York City with my wife and three kids, including a
seven-year old who enjoys hearing the gory battle passages from Alexander as
bedtime stories. I'm so proudŠ

Best,
Josh

From: iliad2-bounces at readingodyssey.org
[mailto:iliad2-bounces at readingodyssey.org] On Behalf Of Swislow, Bill
Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 9:29 AM
To: iliad2 at readingodyssey.org
Subject: [Iliad2] Next steps on Iliad (introduce yourselves)
 
Hey everyone,

I've agreed to moderate our Iliad reading group with a mix of Reading
Odyssey veterans and new readers. I look forward to this shared experience
reading this wonderful epic poem and moderating a monthly discussion with
you. 

Just three next steps before we all head off on holidays:

1. Get your Iliad - we are reading the Stanley Lombardo edition - and start
reading it over the holidays*
http://www.amazon.com/Iliad-Homer/dp/0872203522
* Reading Odyssey recommends reading 15 minutes a night, if possible. It'll
be easier and more fun if you read a bit at a time.

2. Put down the schedule of our monthly conference call discussions (see
below)

3. Introduce yourself
Hit "reply" (iliad2 at readingodyssey.org is our group e-mail) and say a few
words about yourself and why you decided to read Iliad. And if you are a
veteran say a little bit about your prior experience with Reading Odyssey -
and if you are new to doing this with us, say why you've decided to try it.
I'll go first and respond to this message with a little background on myself
(what I do during the day and evenings when I'm not reading) and why I'm a
longtime reader with Reading Odyssey!

Happy holidays!

Thanks,

Bill

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P.S. Here's our schedule and location for our meetings:

Session 1: Iliad, pages 1-159 - Monday, Jan 9 @8pm ET
+1 (888) 298-1699
3470834# 

Session 2: Iliad, pages 160-331 - Monday, Feb 13 @8pm ET
+1 (888) 298-1699
3470834# 

Session 3: Iliad, pages 332 - 492 - Monday, Mar 12 @8pm ET
+1 (888) 298-1699
3470834# 

Session 4: Prof. Paul Cartledge, Cambridge University - Monday, April 2 @7pm
ET
+1 (888) 298-1699, 3470834#
  
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