http://www.backwoodshome.com/blogs/DaveDuffy/2008/02/27/greek-mythology-a-journey-into-the-past/ Behind the scenes of Backwoods Home Magazine with Dave Duffy. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:52:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 http://www.backwoodshome.com/blogs/DaveDuffy/2008/02/27/greek-mythology-a-journey-into-the-past/#comment-1816 Elly Phillips Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:12:33 +0000 http://www.backwoodshome.com/blogs/DaveDuffy/2008/02/27/greek-mythology-a-journey-into-the-past/#comment-1816 All right, Dave!!! I never expected to come across an endorsement of classical literature on BHM, but I salute you for it! "The Iliad" is my all-time favorite book. It contains every virtue and failing of humanity, from Hector's noble sacrifice to Agamemnon's craven self-aggrandizement and Odysseus' political savvy, which could be viewed as either good or bad, depending, but was certainly smart. And it's beautifully written (I should say, composed), too! More modern classics like "Moby-Dick" and much of Thomas Hardy have a lot to offer in terms of fabulous writing, too. They convey such a sense of place that you feel like you can see it yourself! Thanks for putting in a plug for good writing. There's a reason it's called "great" literature. All right, Dave!!! I never expected to come across an endorsement of classical literature on BHM, but I salute you for it! “The Iliad” is my all-time favorite book. It contains every virtue and failing of humanity, from Hector’s noble sacrifice to Agamemnon’s craven self-aggrandizement and Odysseus’ political savvy, which could be viewed as either good or bad, depending, but was certainly smart. And it’s beautifully written (I should say, composed), too! More modern classics like “Moby-Dick” and much of Thomas Hardy have a lot to offer in terms of fabulous writing, too. They convey such a sense of place that you feel like you can see it yourself! Thanks for putting in a plug for good writing. There’s a reason it’s called “great” literature.

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