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297 | Emily Wilson on Homer, Poetry, and Translation

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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The Thrill of Listening to Homer: Anticipation and Storytelling

This chapter delves into the experience of engaging with classic poetry, particularly focusing on the suspense in Homer's 'The Odyssey'. It highlights how the audiobook format enhances narrative anticipation and emotional connections with the storytelling.

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