A clear and stimulating introduction to Homer's Iliad, covering core topics including oral poetry as a genre, style and structure, heroism and society, the gods, and gender.
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William Allan is the McConnell Laing Fellow and Tutor in Greek and Latin Languages and Literature at University College, Oxford, and Lecturer at the Faculty of Classics, University of Oxford, UK. He is the author of The Andromache and Euripidean Tragedy (2000) and Euripides: The Children of Heracles (2001), and Homer: The Iliad (Bloomsbury 2012).
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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Homer: The Iliad (Classical World) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Artikel-Nr. 7719-9781849668897
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Paperback. Zustand: Gut. 78 p.: Map. Aus der Bibliothek von Prof. Wolfgang Haase, langjährigem Herausgeber der ANRW und des International Journal of the Classical Tradition (IJCT) / From the library of Prof. Wolfgang Haase, long-time editor of ANRW and the International Journal of the Classical Tradition (IJCT). - Einband leicht berieben, sonst sehr guter Zustand / cover slightly rubbed, otherwise very good condition. - This well established series explores the culture and achievements of the civilizations of Greece and Rome. Concise yet informative and stimulating, each book includes illustrations and suggestions for further reading and study. Designed specifically for students and teachers of Classical Civilization at late school and early university level, the series provides an up-to-date collection of accessible guides to the history, institutions, literature, art and values of the Classical world. This book offers a clear and stimulating introduction to Homer's Iliad, the greatest poem of Western culture. It discusses central aspects of the work (including the tradition of oral poetry, the style and structure of the epic, and its depiction of the gods, heroism, war, and gender roles) and guides the reader in understanding the skill and profundity of Homer's achievement. This introduction is ideal for undergraduates and students in the upper forms of schools, but it requires no knowledge of ancient Greek and is intended for all readers interested in Homer. / Contents Preface Map 1. Homer and Early Greek Epic 2. Language, Style, and Structure 3. The Hero and Homeric Society 4. Mortals and Immortals 5. War and Family Life Epilogue Suggestions for Further Reading Index. ISBN 9781849668897 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 140. Artikel-Nr. 1181730
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