Michigan Library Association

With renewed interest in The Odyssey, readers may be wondering what makes Odysseus one of literature's most enduring and complex heroes.

Harry Campion and John Monaghan will lead a series of presentations on "The Odyssey" titled "Unpacking Odysseus," where they'll cover the history, myth and literature of Homer's ancient epic poem and how it relates to Christopher Nolan's new blockbuster, on which the movie is based.

The talks, which are free and open to the public, will take place on the following dates:

July 23: Grosse Pointe Public Library: Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave. (7 p.m.)
Aug. 5: Belleville Area District Library, 167 Fourth St. (7 p.m.)
Aug. 11: Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E 9 Mile Rd. (6:30 p.m.)
Aug. 12: Shelby Township Library, 52610 Van D**e Ave. (7 p.m.)
Aug. 26: Flat River Community Library, 200 W Judd St., Greenville (6 p.m.)
Aug. 27: Tamarack District Library, 832 S Lincoln Ave., Lakeview (6 p.m.)
Sept. 8: Bridgman Public Library, 4460 Lake St. (6 p.m.)
Sept. 9: Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Ave, Dearborn (6 p.m.)

Summarized and quoted from article by Adam Graham, The Detroit News:
https://ow.ly/yYqM50Zrp2j

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