A multimedia course for teachers, students, and lovers of literature; 13 half-hour video programs and website.

Great epics, plays, poetry, and other literary texts have made their way around the world through time and translation, and are still captivating audiences today.

This multimedia resource invites viewers to appreciate and – most importantly – read these ancient and modern works.

The 13 texts are introduced on video by a wide-ranging cast including scholars, translators, artists, and writers.

Excerpts of the texts are found on an extensive Web site along with background material and reading support; an interactive timeline and a feature on translation; and resources for teaching and further study.