As a child, Madeline Miller was fascinated by Homer’s epics, though something about them nagged at her: Where were the women’s voices? Miller decided to revisit her childhood question, and the result, Circe, is a stunning, female-centric intervention, one which has garnered awards for its complex portrayal of the sorceress Circe, one of the most beguiling characters in the Odyssey. At CHF, Miller, who has also penned a best-selling book based on the Iliad, will discuss how she created a nuanced portrayal of a complicated woman trying to succeed in a world allied against her--a narrative that many modern readers will find more than a little familiar. Greta Johnsen, host and producer of WBEZ’s Nerdette podcast, will join Miller in conversation.
This program was recorded on October 27, 2019.
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