The Argument — Act II is a [bifurcated epistemology].
Power speaks. Necessity answers.
Agamemnon commands. Achilles withdraws.
After Homer—through Lattimore, Logue, and other modern translations,
with AI-assisted voice and sound design shaping the argument that fractures the war.

A Quartet in medias res.

Listening guidance:
This piece was designed using AI-generated audio textures that require accurate low-frequency and dynamic reproduction. Entry-level earbuds and phone speakers may not translate the mix properly.
Studio-grade headphones (e.g., Beats Studio Pro–class or equivalent) provide a closer approximation of the intended listening experience. Until AI-native listening hardware becomes available, high-fidelity headphones are recommended.

Story, Script, Narrative Design, and Conceptual Art © 2026 E Maria Shelton Speller — All Rights Reserved.
AI tools were used under human direction as part of the creative process.

Production tools included generative audio platforms (e.g., SUNO) under human editorial direction.

Achilles, Ахиллес, Iliad, Greek Mythology, Homer, Trojan War, Agamemnon, epic poetry, war poetry, cinematic monologue, spoken word, mythic cinema, experimental film, AI cinema

#Achilles #Ахиллес #Iliad #GreekMythology #Homer #TrojanWar #Agamemnon #EpicPoetry #WarPoetry #SpokenWord #CinematicMonologue #ExperimentalFilm #AICinema #MythicCinema #Trenchpeople

e-maria-shelton-speller

EDUCATION:

MIT xPRO — Deploying AI for Strategic Impact Professional Certificate, 2025
Oculus Launchpad Alumna –XR/VR Development Cohort, 2021
FAWC — Fine Arts Work Center Summer Program Creative Writing, 2013
George Washington University Certified Public Manager (CPM), SSGB
Northeastern University, BFA, Film & Media Arts

EXPERIENCE:
United States Air Force
OLP 2021 Cohort Member
DJ, NCO Club, 8FW

ORGANIZATIONS:

ZICA Creative Arts & Literary Guild
Founding Member Boston Zone Poets