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...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Clarke, Michael
Other Authors: Currie, Bruno, Lyne, R. O. A. M.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2006, 2006
Subjects:
Online Access:
Collection: Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Description
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
Physical Description:xiii, 441 p.
ISBN:9780191706011