Episode 127: Bashshar ibn Burd

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Bashshar ibn Burd, feisty, restless, brilliant, and wise, was one of the founding figures of Classical Arabic poetry. Learn about his wife and works in this episode.

Playing the Opening of Homer's Odyssey: I'm posting this Saturday morning July 18th

Playing an Excerpt from Book 5 of the Odyssey: YouTube Link

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