Homeric Reflections: Study Day on the Iliad

A one-day workshop about Homer's Iliad. It will consist of presentations by students and the tutor on the City Lit Homeric Greek courses, addressing topics of narrative voice, the depictions of motherhood, and the poetics and aesthetics of the epic. Each presentation will be followed by a discussion. Anyone interested in the topic is very welcome to attend.

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  • Start Date: 26 Sep 2026
    End Date: 26 Sep 2026
    Sat (Daytime): 14:00 - 16:30
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 1 session
    Course Code: RG931
    Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £19.00
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Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £19.00

What is the course about?

A series of presentations on Homer's Iliad by students and the tutor on the City Lit Homeric Greek courses.

What will we cover?

We will focus on the topics of narrative voice, the depictions of motherhood, and the poetics and aesthetics of the epic.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

  • discuss in more details Homer's Iliad

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

No particular skills required. Anyone interested in the topic is very welcome to attend.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

The day will consist of presentations by the students and the tutor of last year's Homeric Greek course.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

No other costs. Bring writing equipment if you wish to take notes.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Another Homeric Greek course. See website for details.

Vaughan Pilikian

Vaughan Pilikian is an artist, writer and teacher. He has degrees in Classics, Sanskrit and Assyriology.

Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.