Beck, D
Homeric Conversation (Hellenic Studies)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674019621
- author:
- Beck, D
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harvard University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 270
- Dimensions:
- 140mm X 229mm
- Genre:
- History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Deborah Beck's Homeric Conversation offers a fresh perspective on the ancient art of conversation in the Homeric poems. By exploring traditional types of scenes, such as arrival and sacrifice, Beck reveals the typical conversational patterns that characterize various situations, including one-on-one conversations and formal assemblies.
This study draws on linguistics and previous work to describe the conversational styles found in the epics, highlighting departures from these patterns that provide insight into the aesthetic analysis of repetition and variation. A closely argued exploration of conversation in the Homeric poems, this book is a valuable contribution to our understanding of ancient Greek literature.
With 317 pages of in-depth analysis, Homeric Conversation is an essential resource for scholars and anyone interested in the language and style of the ancient Greeks.
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