The Heroism of Homeric Women

The latest installment of an ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein. Eirene S. Allen joins in to discuss her recent book, The Epic Women of Homer: Exploring Women’s Roles in the Iliad and Odyssey.

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