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Homer: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback or Softback)
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Item specifics
- Condition
- EAN
- 9780199589944
- ISBN
- 0199589941
- Binding
- TP
- Book Title
- Homer: a Very Short Introduction
- Item Length
- 6.9in
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, Incorporated
- Publication Year
- 2019
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.3in
- Genre
- Literary Criticism, Language Arts & Disciplines, Philosophy
- Topic
- History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical, Ancient & Classical, Linguistics / General
- Item Width
- 4.5in
- Item Weight
- 4.6 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 144 Pages
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Homer's mythological tales of war and homecoming, the Iliad and the Odyssey , are widely considered to be two of the most influential works in the history of western literature. Yet their author, 'the greatest poet that ever lived' is something of a mystery. By the 6th century BCE, Homer had already become a mythical figure, and today debate continues as to whether he ever existed. In this Very Short Introduction Barbara Graziosi considers Homer's famous works and their impact on readers throughout the centuries. She shows how the Iliad and the Odyssey benefit from a tradition of reading that spans well over two millennia, stemming from ancient scholars at the library of Alexandria, in the third and second centuries BCE, who wrote some of the first commentaries on the Homeric epics. Summaries of these scholars' notes made their way into the margins of Byzantine manuscripts; from Byzantium the annotated manuscripts travelled to Italy; and the ancient notes finally appeared in the first printed editions of Homer, eventually influencing our interpretation of Homer's work today. Along the way, Homer's works have inspired artists, writers, philosophers, musicians, playwrights, and film-makers. Exploring the main literary, historical, cultural, and archaeological issues at the heart of Homer's narratives, Graziosi analyses the enduring appeal of Homer and his iconic works. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. This book was previously published in hardback as Homer .
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0199589941
ISBN-13
9780199589944
eBay Product ID (ePID)
15038633497
Product Key Features
Book Title
Homer: a Very Short Introduction
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical, Ancient & Classical, Linguistics / General
Publication Year
2019
Genre
Literary Criticism, Language Arts & Disciplines, Philosophy
Number of Pages
144 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
6.9in
Item Height
0.3in
Item Width
4.5in
Item Weight
4.6 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Pa4037
Table of Content
Introduction1. Looking for Homer2. Textual clues3. Material clues4. The poet in the poems5. The wrath of Achilles6. A poem about Troy7. The tragedy of Hector8. The man of many turns9. Women and monsters10. An infernal journeyReferencesFurther readingIndex, Introduction1: Looking for Homer2: Textual clues3: Material clues4: The poet in the poems5: The wrath of Achilles6: A poem about Troy7: The tragedy of Hector8: The man of many turns9: Women and monsters10: An infernal journeyReferencesFurther readingIndex
Copyright Date
2019
Lccn
2018-962712
Dewey Decimal
883.01
Intended Audience
Trade
Series
Very Short Introductions Ser.
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
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