The Getty Villa to Present Public Reading of Homer’s Iliad

The Getty Villa is set to present a public reading of The Iliad in association with the Readers of Homer on April 30.

Though space is also available for those who prefer just to listen, everyone is invited to participate in this opportunity to bring Homer’s tale of the Trojan War to life and enjoy the experience of reading poetry aloud. No special training is necessary. Readers receive a pre-assigned passage from an abridged version of The Iliad translation by Stanley Lombardo, and creative interpretation of the passage is encouraged. At the conclusion of the reading, participants will be invited to enjoy an outdoor reception with food and beverage reminiscent of Homer’s time.

The Readers of Homer is a non-profit organization that provides a method for reading Homer’s epic stories aloud in a continuous, audience-participation format.

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