Homer: Iliad Book III
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Part of Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics
- Real Author: Homer
- Date Published: September 2019
- availability: Available
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9781107698024
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One of the most diverse books in the Iliad, Book III moves between intimate scenes in the heart of Troy and scenes serious and comic on the battlefield. It describes a major ritual in an elaborate oath-swearing, assigns a major role to divine intervention, introduces and characterises the main Trojan actors and reveals more about their Greek counterparts. The commentary discusses the styles of Homeric narrative, illustrating especially its economy and sophisticated handling of different time-scales. It situates the Iliad in its broad cultural and historical contexts, through consideration of the relationships between Greece and the Anatolian, Mesopotamian and ancient Indian cultures, particularly regarding shared story-patterns and ritual activity. An account is given of Troy's relationships with the Hittite empire and the vexed question of the historicity of the Trojan War. Also provided is a full historical account of Homeric language. The edition will be indispensable for students and instructors.
Read more- Provides comprehensive coverage of linguistic, sociological and archaeological features, as well as a clear account of Homeric metre and the creation of the text
- Gives a clear and accessible account of the relevant Near Eastern and Indo-European cultural features to show how Homer fits into the cultural milieu of his time, and discusses the historicity of the Trojan War
- Discusses the styles of Homeric narrative, illustrating especially its economy and sophistication
Reviews & endorsements
'… will be of great value to undergraduates who are encountering Homer for the first time, graduate students who seek a high level discussion on many key topics, and Homeric scholars who desire insights into this pivotal book of the epic.' James V. Morrison, Exemplaria Classica
See more reviews'It certainly earns its place on the shelf with the growing, set of commentaries on Homer in the Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics.' Christina Kraus, Bryn Mawr Classical Review
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- Date Published: September 2019
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9781107698024
- length: 206 pages
- dimensions: 216 x 138 x 10 mm
- weight: 0.29kg
- contains: 1 table
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
Introduction
ΟΜΗΡΟΥ ΙΛΙΑΔΟΣ Γ
Commentary
Glossary.
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