Powell, Barry B.
Homer (Blackwell Introductions to the Classical World)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781405153256
- author:
- Powell, Barry B.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- WB
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 155mm X 228mm
- Genre:
- History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This concise introduction to Homer and his two masterworks, the Iliad and the Odyssey, provides a complete overview of the poet's life and works. The book explores the "Homeric Question," examining its current status and critiquing the literary qualities of these ancient poems.
Historical background and literary readings are provided for both the Iliad and the Odyssey, with new material added to the second edition, including a section on Homer's reception in ancient Greece and information on the oral composition of the poems. The text is updated throughout, making it accessible to readers without prior knowledge of Greek.
Additional features include maps, an updated bibliography, and a glossary of key terms, providing a comprehensive understanding of Homer and his works.
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