Riley, Kathleen
Imagining Ithaca: Nostos and Nostalgia Since the Great War
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198852971
- author:
- Riley, Kathleen
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 22.4 x 14.5 x 2.4 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Ancient & Classical,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The concept of nostos, or homecoming, has captivated writers and artists for centuries. This idea, rooted in ancient Greek culture, has been reimagined and reinterpreted in various forms of literature and film. From Homer's epic poem to modern adaptations like James Joyce's Ulysses and Margaret Atwood's Penelopiad, the Odyssean paradigm of nostos and nostalgia has been a persistent theme. The notion of Ithaca as a place of longing and memory is both evocative and versatile, encompassing possibility and the past. This book explores the power of nostos and nostalgia in literature and art since the Great War, shedding light on their enduring significance and cultural relevance.
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