Relative Theatrics presents Homer’s The Odyssey

Next on the virtual stage is a dramatic reading of Book 24 in The Odyssey! The epic poem by Homer chronicles King Odysseus’ epic struggle to return home to his city, family, and throne after the Trojan War. For years, Odysseus battles fantastical creatures and travels to strange lands all while his wife, Penelope, and son, Telemachus, avert Penelope’s suitors vying for the kingdom of Ithaca. Join us for a reading of the conclusion to this epic tale. Book 24 of Homer’s great work examines the true power of the gods and the inheritance of destiny.Sponsored by the UW Classics program, with generous support from the Society for Classical Studies Committee on Classics in the Community, the Department of Modern & Classical Languages, and the Goode Family Fund.