Odysseus and the Pilgrim: The Christian Approach to Pagan Literature

The great literature of pagan Greece and Rome can teach Christians much about the place of exile from which we begin, and even about many of the virtues we need as we travel along the way. They cannot show us the destination we seek, of course. Even so, it is not so much that they lead us to the wrong destination, but that, without Christ, they fall far short of finding the true one.
Instructor:
Dr. Esolen is a professor of literature and writer-in-residence at Magdalen College of the Liberal Arts. Known for his three-volume verse translation of the Modern Library edition of Dante's Divine Comedy, Professor Esolen has also written verse translations of Tasso's epic poem, Jerusalem Delivered, and of Lucretius' On the Nature of Things. His book-length sacred poem, The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord, is a series of 100 lyric poems and dramatic monologues interspersed with two dozen of his own beautifully written hymns. Dr. Esolen's other books include The Politically Incorrect Guide to Western Civilization, Ten Ways to Destroy the Imagination of Your Child, Reclaiming Catholic Social Teaching, and Real Music: A Guide to the Timeless Hymns of the Church.
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Thank you, thank you, thank you! Every time I listen to Anthony Esolen I am drawn into beauty and the kingdom of God.

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This was a wonderful lecture, I will be sure to re-watch it several times.

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Thanks! I learned so much!