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The Greek Current 13 Δεκ 2018

Greek myths and literature: Drawing inspiration and interpreting them for a modern world

An interview with classicist Madeline Miller, author of the #1 NYT bestseller Circe, on Homer, Greek myths, and women in Greek mythology and literature

"Circe": https://www.amazon.com/CIRCE-New-York-Times-bestseller/dp/0316556343

"The Song of Achilles": https://www.amazon.com/Song-Achilles-Novel-Madeline-Miller/dp/0062060627

Πηγή: http://www.hellenicleaders.com/

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