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Classical Epic: Homer & Virgil ( ANCIENT GREEK LITERATURE, FICTION )
by Jenkyns, R
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- 9781853991332
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United Kingdom: Bristol Classical Pr. New. 1995. Paperback. 1853991333 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - FLAWLESS COPY, BRAND NEW, PRISTINE, NEVER OPENED - 96 pages; 5 1/3 x 8 1/2 inches -- In the ancient world Homer was recognized as the fountainhead of culture. His poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, were universally admired as examples of great literature which could never be surpassed. In this new study, Richard Jenkyns re-examines the two Homeric epics and the work that is perhaps their closest rival, the Aeneid of Virgil. A wide range of topics is covered, including chapters on heroism and tragedy in the Iliad, morality in the Odyssey and Virgils skillful reworking of elements from the two earlier epics. Essential reading for those who are unfamiliar with the works of Homer and Virgil, the authors lively and provocative approach will also appeal to more experienced scholars of classical literature. -- with a bonus offer-- .
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- Title
- Classical Epic: Homer & Virgil ( ANCIENT GREEK LITERATURE, FICTION )
- Author
- Jenkyns, R
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- Paperback
- Book Condition
- New
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- ISBN 10
- 1853991333
- ISBN 13
- 9781853991332
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- Bristol Classical Pr
- Place of Publication
- United Kingdom
- Date Published
- 1995
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