Homer: Odyssey Books XVII-XVIII
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Description
Books XVII and XVIII of the Odyssey feature, among other episodes, the disguised Odysseus' penetration of his home after an absence of twenty years and his first encounter with his wife. The commentary provides linguistic and syntactical guidance suitable for upper-level students along with detailed consideration of Homer's compositional and narrative techniques, his literary artistry and the poem's central themes. An extensive introduction considers questions of formulaic composition, the nature of the poem's audience and the context of its performance,…
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Key features
- The commentary provides extensive notes on language and style which allow upper-level undergraduates and graduate students to enjoy these books with confidence
- The detailed introduction provides a clear framework for the crucial issues raised by the text
- Supplies readers with key background information about Homeric society
About the book
- DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511780660
- Series Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics
- Subjects Classical Literature,Classical Studies
- Format: Hardback
- Publication date: 26 July 2010
- ISBN: 9780521859837
- Dimensions (mm): 216 x 138 mm
- Weight: 0.45kg
- Page extent: 256 pages
- Availability: Available
- Format: Paperback
- Publication date: 26 July 2010
- ISBN: 9780521677110
- Dimensions (mm): 216 x 138 mm
- Weight: 0.35kg
- Page extent: 256 pages
- Availability: Available
- Format: Digital
- Publication date: 28 May 2018
- ISBN: 9780511780660
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