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Literature

An Odyssey through Ulysses: Nestor

February 26, 2010 Michael W. Ollinger Leave a comment

nestor4509 — Achilles and Nestor meet for a drink.

History…is a nightmare from which I am trying to awake. (2.387) Continue reading An Odyssey through Ulysses: Nestor →

Literature

An Odyssey through Ulysses: Telemachus

February 12, 2010 Michael W. Ollinger 8 Comments

Odysseus's son Telemachus gets some archery tips from Athena, who's doing an awesome impersonation of Julie Andrews from Victor Victoria, in her appearance as Mentes/Mentor.

You behold in me, Stephen said with grim displeasure, a horrible example of free thought. (1.25-26) Continue reading An Odyssey through Ulysses: Telemachus →

Literature

An Odyssey through Ulysses: Prelude

January 30, 2010 Michael W. Ollinger Leave a comment

“It will keep the professors busy for centuries arguing over what I meant.”
-James Joyce Continue reading An Odyssey through Ulysses: Prelude →