Professor David Peimer
Homer’s Odyssey: The Foundation of Western Literature and the Greatest Story Ever Told
Summary
Professor David Peimer explores Homer’s massive epic poem, The Odyssey. Written over 2800 years ago, it’s widely considered to be one of the greatest stories of all time. After breaking down the myth itself and offering some historical perspective on what actually happened, Professor Peimer explores what resonates about the story today and why it is such a foundational piece of Western literature.
Professor David Peimer
David Peimer is a Professor of Literature, Film and Theatre in the UK. He has worked for the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, New York University (Global Division) and was a Fulbright Scholar at Columbia University. Born in South Africa, David has won numerous awards for playwriting and directing in New York, UK, Berlin, EU Parliament (Brussels), Athens, Budapest, Zululand and more. He has most recently directed Dame Janet Suzman in his own play, Joanna’s Story, at London Jewish Book Week. He has published widely with books including: Armed Response: Plays from South Africa, the digital book, Theatre in the Camps. He is on the board of the Pinter Centre (London), and has been involved with the Mandela Foundation, Vaclav Havel Foundation and directed a range of plays at Mr Havel’s Prague theatre.