Epic interactions perspectives on Homer, Virgil, and the epic tradition : presented to Jasper Griffin by former pupils
This collection of essays surveys the epic tradition from the 8th century BC to the 19th century of our era. Chapters focus on: Homer and the oral epic tradition; Homer in his religious context; Herodotus and Homer; Hellenistic epic; Virgil in his literary context; Virgil in his political-cultural c...
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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Oxford
Oxford University Press
2006, 2006
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Collection: | Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Summary: | This collection of essays surveys the epic tradition from the 8th century BC to the 19th century of our era. Chapters focus on: Homer and the oral epic tradition; Homer in his religious context; Herodotus and Homer; Hellenistic epic; Virgil in his literary context; Virgil in his political-cultural context, and more |
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Physical Description: | xiii, 441 p. |
ISBN: | 9780191706011 |