Classical Epic: Homer and Virgil (Classical World Series): Homer & Virgil
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Product Descriptionin The Ancient World Homer Was Recognised 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 Study, Richard Jenkyns ReExamines 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 Skilful 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.About The Authorrichard Jenkyns Was Previously Fellow Of All Souls College, Oxford, And Lecturer In Classics At The University Of Bristol. He Is Currently Professor Of The Classical Tradition And Fellow Of Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford.
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