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Week 2:  Homer’s Illiad

            I was in a course last semester about Latin love elegy, and the Illiad was commonly referenced. The professor suggested that we read it at some time in the future just to add to our general knowledge. I enjoy Greek mythology and I know this is a very important piece of literature. It is a good opportunity to read this condensed version.

Week 3: Cupid & Psyche

            Any time I have the choice to read a love story, I will probably take it. I also usually enjoy Greek mythology, so I’m hoping this will be a good choice for me. I have limited background knowledge of Greek myths from high school. I’m excited to add to this knowledge with this story.

Week 4: Turkish Fairy Tales

            I was lucky enough to visit my uncle in Turkey when I was in high school. He was stationed there for a few years, and my grandmother took me on an amazing trip to visit him. It was such a wonderful experience. I’d love to revisit/learn more about Turkish culture by reading these fairy tales.

Image from The Wizard and his Pupil

Week 5: Persian Fairy Tales

            I think I will continue this unit by focusing on fairy tales. I imagine it will be very interesting to read fairy tales from this part of the world. It’s always expanding to learn about different cultures, and learning their fairy tales is an interesting place to start.

Week 6: Japanese Mythology

Week 7: Brer Rabbit

Week 8:

Week 9: Eskimo Stories

Week 10: Tejas Stories

Week 11: Canterbury Tales

Week 12: Celtic Tales

Week 13: Dante: Inferno

Week 14: Grimm (Ashliman)