The Modern Scholar: The Iliad and The Odyssey of Homer

By: Professor Timothy B. Shutt

Narrated by: Timothy B. Shutt

One of the Modern Scholar’s most popular professors, Timothy B. Shutt, brings his literary acumen and trademark enthusiasm to the study of the epic poems that sit at the very wellspring of Western culture. The earliest surviving works of Greek literature, Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey exert a continuing influence on modern culture, even today shaping people’s values and conduct. In the tales of Achilles and Hector, of Odysseus and Penelope, Homer explored the notion of arête, which translates as "excellence" or "virtue". In these illuminating lectures, Professor Shutt delves into these great works, illustrating in fascinating detail the nature of their continuing relevance.

©2012 Timothy B. Shutt (P)2012 Crescite Group, LLC

Loved it!

The Modern Scholar: The Iliad and The Odyssey of Homer is an exhilarating journey into the heart of ancient Greek epic poetry, brought to life with vivid storytelling and scholarly insight. Professor Timothy B. Shutt’s lectures masterfully unravel the timeless themes of heroism, fate, and human struggle, making these ancient tales feel fresh and profoundly relevant. This course is a must-listen for anyone eager to dive deep into Homer’s masterpieces with enthusiasm and clarity.

Telling of the 2 Books.

The professor goes through mostly all the major events of both books with some narrative guidance. I have read both books, and this lecture was a really great walk through memory lane.
I really enjoyed this. Thank you.

Superb prof

Helpful and entertaining addition to Dan Stevens’s magnificent performance of the Iliad and Odyssey, Fitzgerald translation.

wonderful introduction to fundamental texts

This professor is so good I'd listen to him lecture on about any subject. That said, this lecture series was particularly good. It is a fairly concise introduction to the Homeric epics that underly so much of Western culture. Prof. Shutt brings them alive.

As you can imagine, the first half of lectures is on the Iliad and the second on the Odyssey. As a follow up, I would suggest Prof. Vandiver's two-part course on the same topics.

This is certainly suitable for a motivated homeschooler to listen, perhaps to along with the works themselves.