This is an instance of poetry telling a wonderful story. Helen of Troy and the Trojan horse—the plot is well known and loved for its adventure, drama, and seemingly unavoidable tragedy. The origin of the story is the Iliad, a famous Greek poem attributed to Homer, widely considered to be one of the founding authors of Western Literature. He wove myth, fact, and high drama worthy of any age. Who were the heroes, and who the villains? Who were the strange mythological characters behind the action? Did the city of Troy really exist? This class will answer those questions and more.

Marina Viotto Joyce is a native of Italy who moved to the United States 51 years ago. She returns to Italy to visit her family and friends once a year, giving her an opportunity to keep an eye on the constantly changing society.