Elton Baker
Homer
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780742298
- author:
- Elton Baker
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oneworld Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 248
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Ancient & Classical,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Homer: A Beginner's Guide by Elton T. E. Barker and Joel P. Christensen is an in-depth exploration of the life and works of the ancient Greek poet. This introduction to Homer's epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, delves into the controversy surrounding his identity and the enduring influence of his writing. The authors examine the parallels between Homeric hexameter and contemporary music genres, as well as the timeless themes explored in his battle scenes. By shedding new light on these aspects of Homer's work, this book provides a fresh perspective on the poet's masterpieces.
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