Edward Bradley

Retired professor of Classics at Dartmouth College with broad interests and experience in teaching Latin and Greek literature, Roman and early Christian art and architecture.

Homer’s Odyssey (Winter Term 2026)

Participant Testimonials:

Edward Bradley was the best study leader I’ve experienced in an Osher course.  What he brought to the course was a whole new level of insight, appreciation, and even humor to one of the classics of western civilization.  I would take another course from him. In a heart beat.

Odyssey led by Prof Bradley was a life enriching experience not only because of Bradley's extensive knowledge of the subject but also because he engaged the course participants to share and compare their knowledge and life experiences to those of Odysseus and Penelope.

Virgil’s Aeneid (Fall Term 2024)

Participant Testimonials:

Loved his classes.  He kept introducing new and interesting observations.  I cannot imagine anyone giving such rich additions to an otherwise classic course.  I strongly recomend him and am grateful to have had the course with him.

This class met more than my expectations.  The group was extremely intelligent and willing to share their thoughts about our readings.  Professor Bradley has a very engaging manner and our class discussions were always interesting.

Homer’s Iliad, translation by Richmond Lattimore (Winter Term 2024)

Participant Testimonials:

I've had a lot of formal education and this was easily one of the best courses I've ever taken.  I've learned more about the Iliad than I would have thought possible and enjoyed every moment of the class.

Superb professor; had taught The Iliad at Dartmouth for years and it showed!

Homer's Odyssey (Fall Term 2023)

Participant Testimonials:

I was especially appreciative of Ed's knowledge of classical Greek and how he was able to expand upon Lattimore's translation of specific words and phrases.

Prof. Bradley has a vast knowledge of not only Homer's work but of ancient Greece and Rome generally. It was a delight to learn from him.

Elementary Latin for Beginners (Winter Term 2023)

Participant Testimonials:

Professor Bradley’s knowledge is vast, very engaging and encouraging leader. It was a pleasure to learn from him.

Edward Bradley is masterful, a Renaissance man.