Homer: The Iliad (Classical World) - Softcover

Allan, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1849668892 ISBN 13: 9781849668897

Publisher: Bristol Classical Press, 2012

Synopsis

This book offers a clear and stimulating introduction to Homer's Iliad, the greatest poem of Western culture. It discusses central aspects of the work (including the tradition of oral poetry, the style and structure of the epic, and its depiction of the gods, heroism, war, and gender roles) and guides the reader in understanding the skill and profundity of Homer's achievement. This introduction is ideal for undergraduates and students in the upper forms of schools, but it requires no knowledge of ancient Greek and is intended for all readers interested in Homer.

The Classical World series is well established and explores the culture and achievements of the civilizations of Greece and Rome. Concise yet informative and stimulating, each book includes illustrations and suggestions for further reading and study. Designed specifically for students and teachers of Classical Civilization at late school and early university level, the series provides an up-to-date collection of accessible guides to the history, institutions, literature, art and values of the Classical world.

About this title

About the Author

William Allan is the McConnell Laing Fellow and Tutor in Greek and Latin Languages and Literature at University College, Oxford, and Lecturer at the Faculty of Classics, University of Oxford, UK. He is the author of The Andromache and Euripidean Tragedy (2000) and Euripides: The Children of Heracles (2001), and Homer: The Iliad (Bloomsbury 2012).

Edition details

• Publisher: Bristol Classical Press
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1849668892
• ISBN 13: 9781849668897
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 78