We recognize the names: Achilles, Odysseus, Zeus, and Apollo. We're taught thatThe Iliadis a foundational text of civilization. But who has really read the text? Until now,The Iliadwas hijacked by academics and used to bludgeon schoolchildren as a boring-yet- mandatory reading.
Poet, novelist, essayist, and former teacher John Dolan revisits this ancient tale and restores it to its ancient glory. The Greeks and Trojans are still fighting. The gods are still interfering. But in Dolan's version, you'll be amazed at how funny, raw, and terrifying this doomed world of war really is. He strips away clunky, archaic language to reveal the true meaning and themes that animate this tale of war and futility.
John Dolan's work under the nom de guerre Gary Brecher The War Nerd has been met with both acclaim and controversy. Dolan's version ofThe Iliadis sapped of the usual saccharine romance attributed to heroes and lets the action tell the story. Regardless of attributed name, Dolan/Brecher is an astute observer of modern warfare who now turns that keen analysis to the most classical of documented battles,The Iliad.
John Dolannow works with Mark Ames (of eXile fame) to produce the Radio War Nerd weekly podcast on military matters. Born in Denver, Colorado, Dolan currently lives in Macedonia.
Sci-Fi fans,Game of Thronesfans, War buffs—everybody who thought the Iliad was a dull, academic text and will be delighted to learn otherwise
Classicists will be challenged, likely garnering heated debate and interest.
The War Nerd Iliadis a prefect fit for all high school and undergraduate courses dealing with ancient Greek literature, world literature, Epic and English.
The War Nerd, Gary Brecher, is the nom de guerre of John Dolan, a poet, novelist, essayist and former academic. Dolan now works with Mark Ames (of eXile fame) to produce the Radio WlcB
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