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Apr 2025
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Liv Albert
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Liv Reads Homer: The Odyssey (A Modern Translation!) Books 12 & 13
Liv reads Book 12 and 13 of Homer's Odyssey, translated by Ian Johnston. A daring escape from Scylla and Charybdis (twice!) and so much more... He's finally reaching Ithaca. This modern translation is used with immense gratitude to translator Ian Johnston and Vancouver Island Uni ... Show More
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Odysseus Beyond the Odyssey, the Ancient Art of Ret-Conning and Unbelievable Things
Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. LONDON! Come to my event at Waterstones on Thursday, June 11!! Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Editi ... Show More
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UPDATE: Technology Failed Me
This is an update where Liv explains how technology failed her, and you all, and why the next Odyssey reading will be slightly delayed. UGH!!!! Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice no ... Show More
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