Reading Epic : An Introduction to the Ancient Narratives
by
Peter Toohey
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0415555078
ISBN-13
9780415555074
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint
Routledge
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
May 16th, 2009
Print length
250 Pages
Weight
334 grams
Dimensions
15.20 x 21.70 x 1.70 cms
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This survey offers guidance through the major classical writers of epic to readers new to the subject: it begins with Homer and concludes with an overview of the development of late ancient epic and the interface between epic and the novel.
Readers new to ancient epic are hampered in two ways: they do not know the ancient languages, and they are unfamiliar with the ancient world. This survey addresses the needs of these readers by offering guidance through the major classical writers of epic: it begins with Homer and concludes with an overview of the development of late ancient epic and of the interface between the epic and the novel.
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