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issybird · 01-02-2012, 09:22 AM

On January 9, 2012, we begin our long-anticipated discussion of The Iliad. The more the merrier, and all are welcome to jump in at any time.

We're going to do this differently from other group reads here at MR, given both the length and perceived difficulty of the text and people's commitments to other group reads, as well as their shiny new resolutions which need tending.

We'll start our formal discussion of the first six books in a week, so those who haven't cracked it yet can still take it at an easy pace of about a book a day. I'll post some questions and talking points on January 9, but the thread is open as of now. People should feel free to discuss the book as they're reading it, with any comments, issues or so forth. No need to wait a week. At six books a week, we'll wrap this up in a month, but the timetable can be tweaked in either direction if the consensus calls for it.

After next week's discussion, anyone who wants to be leader in a subsequent week is more than welcome; just let me know.

I think that's it. If I've been unclear about anything, just ask.

01-02-2012, 09:22 AM	#1
issybird o saeclum infacetum Posts: 21,343 Karma: 234636059 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New England Device: Mini, H2O, Glo HD, Aura One, PW4, PW5	Beware of Greeks Bearing Gifts: Let's talk about The Iliad On January 9, 2012, we begin our long-anticipated discussion of The Iliad. The more the merrier, and all are welcome to jump in at any time. We're going to do this differently from other group reads here at MR, given both the length and perceived difficulty of the text and people's commitments to other group reads, as well as their shiny new resolutions which need tending. We'll start our formal discussion of the first six books in a week, so those who haven't cracked it yet can still take it at an easy pace of about a book a day. I'll post some questions and talking points on January 9, but the thread is open as of now. People should feel free to discuss the book as they're reading it, with any comments, issues or so forth. No need to wait a week. At six books a week, we'll wrap this up in a month, but the timetable can be tweaked in either direction if the consensus calls for it. After next week's discussion, anyone who wants to be leader in a subsequent week is more than welcome; just let me know. I think that's it. If I've been unclear about anything, just ask.