Homer: A Beginner's Guide
Barker, Elton T. E.; Christensen, Joel P.
ISBN 10: 1780742290 ISBN 13: 9781780742298
Published by Oneworld Publications, 2013
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Synopsis:
Widely revered as the father of Western literature, Homer was the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, the epic poems which immortalised such names as Achilles, Cyclops, Menelaus, and Helen of Troy. In this vivid introduction, Elton Barker and Joel Christensen celebrate the complexity, innovation, and sheer excitement of Homer’s two great works. Investigating the controversy surrounding the man behind the myths, they ask who Homer was and whether he even existed.
Making parallels between Homeric hexameter and rap, and between his battle scenes and The Lord of the Rings, the authors highlight how his hugely influential epics deal with ageless questions that still confront us today. Perfect for new readers of the great poet and full of insights that will delight Homeric experts, this book will inspire you to discover – or rediscover – his masterpieces first-hand.
About the Author:
Elton Barker is a reader in Classical Studies at the Open University, UK and is co-founder of the blog Classics Confidential. Joel Christensen is Associate Professor of Classics at the University of Texas at San Antonio, USA.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Homer: A Beginner's Guide
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Publication Date: 2013
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket