UW-Parkside Hosts Free Community Class: Reading the Iliad

Published: January 22, 2025

Intellectual Curiosities: Reading the Iliad

Kenosha, Wis.- The University of Wisconsin-Parkside Department of Literatures and Languages and the UW-Parkside Library are pleased to invite the community to attend a free, four-part community class entitled Intellectual Curiosities: Reading the Iliad. This class is open to the public. It is a great opportunity to sample a college-level class, relive your college class experience, or just participate in a discussion about this classic literary work. Participation is free, beyond the cost of providing your own book.

Dr. Dana Oswald will lead four discussions about the exciting new Emily Wilson translation of Homer's Iliad at the UW-Parkside Library on Feb. 6, Feb. 20, March 6, and March 20, Thursday evenings from 6:00-7:30. Parking will be free as well.

Dana Oswald, Ph.D., is the Department Chair and Professor of English Literature and Languages Department at UW-Parkside. Oswald's research and instruction focuses on Old English and Middle English literature, medicine of Medieval Europe, and feminism. She has recently published Conceiving Bodies: Reproduction in Early Medieval English Medicine, Manchester University Press.

Participants in this class will read the new 2024 translation of Homer's Iliad by Emily Wilson and discuss the work with other students and the class instructor, Dr. Dana Oswald. All ages are welcome, but please note that there will be adult language and discussion topics and minors should be accompanied on campus. There are no tests, no papers, just reading and talking about a fascinating work with other curious minds.

The class is limited to 40 students. Please register by Feb. 4. For more information or to register, visit https://libguides.uwp.edu/Reading_The_Iliad or email [email protected] with any questions.

Since its founding in 1968, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside has been a trusted partner for the region's higher educational needs, empowering students to thrive, advancing applied knowledge, and developing talent for the future. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as certificates and pre-professional programs, designed to foster personal and professional growth through real-world and impactful learning experiences. Located in the dynamic Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, UW-Parkside offers unmatched access to world-class internships, professional networks, and endless career-building opportunities, placing students at the center of it all.

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University of Wisconsin-Parkside
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