Homer 2e (Hardcover, 2nd Edition)

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

General

Imprint:	Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2007
First published:	April 2007
Authors:	Powell
Dimensions:	235 x 157 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	256
Edition:	2nd Edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-4051-5324-9
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > Classical, early & medieval Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Poetry & poets > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4051-5324-5
Barcode:	9781405153249

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