Homer and His Iliad
Description
A compelling exploration of the Iliad and the world that gave rise to it, this book examines Homer’s artistry, sources, and enduring vision of war, honor, grief, and heroism. Drawing on close readings of the poem alongside history, archaeology, and the culture of archaic Greece, it considers how the epic was shaped and what it reveals about its imagined—and possibly remembered—past. Written with scholarly authority and vivid literary insight, the book offers both a fresh interpretation of Homer’s masterpiece and an engaging guide to its remarkable power across the centuries.
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paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2023
ISBN: 9780241524510
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First Published
2023
Language
eng
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