I have been reading more lately, during the rides up and down the peninsula on CalTrain. The latest is Odysseus: A Life, by Charles Rowan Beye, an imagined biography of the hero of the Trojan War and the Odyssey.
I have been particularly interested in Odysseus since I first read The Origin of Consciousness… many years ago. Jaynes makes a case for Odysseus being an early example of a “modern” man, with a fully developed consciousness (in contrast to the rest of the characters of the Iliad). O:AL (perhaps unintentionally) supports this theme, presenting Odysseus as one of the more self-actualized characters of the Bronze Age, more three-dimensional than the rest of the cast of the Iliad by far.
And I noticed the author compared Odysseus’ physical appearance to that of “bluff Prince Hal”, something that will surely amuse one reader of this blog in particular.
Mmm, bluff Prince Hal. I hear he had legs to die for. I’ve ordered the book from the library, thanks for the recommendation.
browse? hi, long time, no post! i was thinking of going to folsom st. fair, will you be going as well? i was looking for a place to stay and to be honest, you and your lady were some of the only good folk i could come up with.
if you feel comfortable, have a couch, or not, and would be ok with some company of a nice young lady, let me know. (i’m not really expecting a yes. though, maybe we could set something up for the future? maybe get some coffee when i’m in SF next? i’ve heard such good things about you.
boytigerrockin at hotmail dot com
sincerely,
bethany