Professor Kozlowski Lectures

Professor Kozlowski concludes his discussion of the Iliad with some aimless ruminating, a recap of the Patroclus Memorial Olympics, some more shade on Achilles, and the restoration of Hector's body to...

14 Jul 20221h 12min

Professor Kozlowski follows the genocidal Achilles as he cuts his way through the entire Trojan army, at least one god, and his own personal shortcomings...or not. If you have questions or topic sugge...

14 Jul 20221h 24min

Professor Kozlowski explores one of the most thematically-rich portions of the Iliad, examining the hubris of Hector, the transformation of Achilles' rage, and the famous (and ambiguous) Shield of Ach...

12 Jul 20221h 23min

Professor Kozlowski finally gets back to Achilles and Patroclus as Patroclus marches off to war in Achilles' armor. What could possibly go wrong? If you have questions or topic suggestions for Profes...

7 Jul 20221h 26min

Professor Kozlowski continues his slog through the battle scenes of the Iliad - with a rapid-fire breakdown of twice the usual number of chapters (so he can discuss the research paper with his student...

7 Jul 20221h 21min

Professor Kozlowski slogs through the most boring part of the Iliad, and argues that the boring-ness is intentional and deliberate. Still no less boring though. OR IS IT? If you have questions or to...

6 Jul 20221h 28min

Professor Kozlowski follows the heroic exploits of Diomedes as he cuts his way through the Trojan lines (and a few gods to boot) before visiting Troy with Hector in one of the most famous (and heartbr...

3 Jul 20221h 30min

Professor Kozlowski continues his deep read of the Iliad by walking through the preparations and duel of Books 3-4, stressing the chaotic nature of conflict and war in the Iliad, and the how this cont...

3 Jul 20221h 17min