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Jasper Griffin discusses the background of the poem, The Odyssey, in oral poetry. He shows that the epic has a coherent structure built upon the interplay of themes such as travel, hospitality, loyalty, family affection, and a keen and discerning interest in women.
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"Intelligent and readable, it offers a concise overview of the issues most frequently raised when students approach Homer for the first time." Lillian E. Doherty, Classical World
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Jasper Griffin discusses the background of the poem in oral poetry. He shows that the epic has a coherent structure built upon the interplay of themes such as travel, hospitality, loyalty, family affection, and a keen and discerning interest in women.
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Homer: The Odyssey (Landmarks of World Literature)
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