Kahane, Ahuvia

Homer

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ISBN 13:: 9781441100108
author:: Kahane, Ahuvia
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Bloomsbury USA Academic
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 208
Dimensions:: 21.34 x 13.72 x 2.29 centimetres
Genre:: History, Ancient, Greece,
Condition:: New
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Homer: A Guide for the Perplexed is an in-depth exploration of Homer's poetry and its enduring impact on Western literature. This book delves into the complexities of Homeric themes, including origin and form, orality and composition, heroic values, social structure, and more. By examining contemporary critical and philosophical questions surrounding Homer, Ahuvia Kahane sheds light on the poet's cultural significance and contexts. This comprehensive guide is ideal for those seeking to deepen their understanding of this influential poet and his works, providing a solid foundation for further study and exploration. With its extensive knowledge of scholarship on Homer and early epic, this book offers a nuanced analysis of the Homeric tradition and its continued relevance today.

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