Homer (Blackwell Introductions to the Classical World)

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pp. 240, “This concise book is a complete and contemporary introduction to Homer and his two master-works, the Iliad and the Odyssey. It explains the “Homeric Question,” illuminating its current status, and critiques the literary qualities of the Iliad and the Odyssey, analyzing and contrasting their plotting, narrative technique, and characterization.

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  • Provides historical background and literary readings of The Iliad and The Odyssey
  • New to the second edition: a section on Homer’s reception in ancient Greece; a chapter on Homer and archaeology; additional maps; an updated bibliography; a glossary of key terms; and information on the oral composition of the poems
  • Text is updated throughout
  • Assumes no prior knowledge of Greek“

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Book Information

ISBN 1405153253
ISBN13 9781405153256
Number of pages 240
Original Title Homer (Blackwell Introductions to the Classical World)
Published Date 2007
Book Condition Very Good
Jacket Condition No dustjacket
Binding Paperback
Size 8vo
Place of Publication London
Edition Second edition
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Authors:,
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pp. 240, “This concise book is a complete and contemporary introduction to Homer and his two master-works, the Iliad and the Odyssey. It explains the “Homeric Question,” illuminating its current status, and critiques the literary qualities of the Iliad and the Odyssey, analyzing and contrasting their plotting, narrative technique, and characterization.

  •  
  • Provides historical background and literary readings of The Iliad and The Odyssey
  • New to the second edition: a section on Homer’s reception in ancient Greece; a chapter on Homer and archaeology; additional maps; an updated bibliography; a glossary of key terms; and information on the oral composition of the poems
  • Text is updated throughout
  • Assumes no prior knowledge of Greek“

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Weight 1 kg

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