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The Odyssey Tapes

198830mJill Godmilow

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A study of concert-artist Richard Dyer-Bennet at work on Homer's Odyssey - that is, developing a strategy for performing, in English, and in 1978, with harp in hand, this monumental 24 hour poem, which, in Homer's time and Homer's life, only existed in oral form - a long song, performed in public as entertainment and as tribal history.

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What is The Odyssey Tapes (1988) about?

A study of concert-artist Richard Dyer-Bennet at work on Homer's Odyssey - that is, developing a strategy for performing, in English, and in 1978, with harp in hand, this monumental 24 hour poem, which, in Homer's time and Homer's life, only existed in oral form - a long song, performed in public as entertainment and as tribal history.

Who stars in The Odyssey Tapes?

The Odyssey Tapes stars Richard Dyer-Bennett (Performer). The film was directed by Jill Godmilow.

How long is The Odyssey Tapes?

The Odyssey Tapes has a runtime of 30 min and premiered in 1988.

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