The story of the Odyssey
With Lorenzo Baravalle
This accessible three-part retelling of a timeless yet thoroughly modern classic is intended to introduce curious readers to a cornerstone of our culture and our collective imagination. By showing references and quotations, and examining some “secondary” characters in detail, Lorenzo Baravalle drives us to discover the substance and depth of the epic poem of homecoming, seeking to break free from the common interpretations and clichés often encountered in school.
Odysseus is not exactly the hero we imagine: he is petty; when something bad happens to him it is never his fault; he never takes responsibility for his actions and is often saved thanks to divine intervention or the help of a woman.
On the other hand, it is in fact the female characters who are the most interesting and intense, the ones who truly drive the story and the journey, leading Odysseus to meet his destiny
Chasing ghosts
- Tuesday 27 October 2026 at 21:00
Along the way
- Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 21:00
A revenge story
- Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 21:00
