| Description |
1 online resource (217 pages) |
| Series |
Gale virtual reference library |
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Twayne's world authors series ; TWAS 4. Greece |
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Gale virtual reference library.
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Twayne's world authors series ; TWAS 4
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Twayne's world authors series. Greece.
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| Contents |
The dawn of civilization and Homer -- The Iliad -- The triple tragedy of the Iliad -- Achilles' shield, character, reflections -- The Odyssey -- Two heroes compared; the women of Homer |
| Summary |
A companion guide to the "Illiad" and the "Odyssey," both written by ancient Greek poet Homer, offering insight into the purpose and ideals of the author, and providing information about each story, the techniques employed in the writings, the characters, and the history of the period |
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Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Homer |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references () pages 211-214) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Homer -- Criticism and interpretation.
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| SUBJECT |
Homer. fast http://id.worldcat.org/fast/fst00029137 |
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Forchenbrunn, Herwerd von gnd |
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Epic poetry, Greek -- History and criticism.
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Epic poetry, Greek.
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Literature.
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| SUBJECT |
Greece -- In literature.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008105418
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| Subject |
Greece.
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
0805746412 |
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9780805746419 |
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