The Cambridge Companion To Greek Mythology
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Author | : Roger D. Woodard |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 516 |
Release | : 2007-11-12 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1107495113 |
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Professor Roger Woodard brings together a group of the world's most authoritative scholars of classical myth to present a thorough treatment of all aspects of Greek mythology. Sixteen original articles guide the reader through all aspects of the ancient mythic tradition and its influence around the world and in later years. The articles examine the forms and uses of myth in Greek oral and written literature, from the epic poetry of 8th century BC to the mythographic catalogues of the early centuries AD. They examine the relationship between myth, art, religion and politics among the ancient Greeks and its reception and influence on later society from the Middle Ages to present day literature, feminism and cinema. This Companion volume's comprehensive coverage makes it ideal reading for students of Greek mythology and for anyone interested in the myths of the ancient Greeks and their impact on western tradition.
Author | : Ken Dowden |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 672 |
Release | : 2014-01-28 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 1118785169 |
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A Companion to Greek Mythology presents a series of essays that explore the phenomenon of Greek myth from its origins in shared Indo-European story patterns and the Greeks’ contacts with their Eastern Mediterranean neighbours through its development as a shared language and thought-system for the Greco-Roman world. Features essays from a prestigious international team of literary experts Includes coverage of Greek myth’s intersection with history, philosophy and religion Introduces readers to topics in mythology that are often inaccessible to non-specialists Addresses the Hellenistic and Roman periods as well as Archaic and Classical Greece
Author | : Roger D. Woodard |
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Release | : 2008 |
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Author | : Charles Martindale |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 408 |
Release | : 1997-10-02 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780521498852 |
Download The Cambridge Companion to Virgil Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Virgil became a school author in his own lifetime and the centre of the Western canon for the next 1800 years, exerting a major influence on European literature, art, and politics. This Companion is designed as an indispensable guide for anyone seeking a fuller understanding of an author critical to so many disciplines. It consists of essays by seventeen scholars from Britain, the USA, Ireland and Italy which offer a range of different perspectives both traditional and innovative on Virgil's works, and a renewed sense of why Virgil matters today. The Companion is divided into four main sections, focussing on reception, genre, context, and form. This ground-breaking book not only provides a wealth of material for an informed reading but also offers sophisticated insights which point to the shape of Virgilian scholarship and criticism to come.
Author | : Robert Louis Fowler |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 448 |
Release | : 2004-10-14 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780521012461 |
Download The Cambridge Companion to Homer Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
The Cambridge Companion to Homer is a guide to the essential aspects of Homeric criticism and scholarship, including the reception of the poems in ancient and modern times. Written by an international team of scholars, it is intended to be the first port of call for students at all levels, with introductions to important subjects and suggestions for further exploration. Alongside traditional topics like the Homeric Question, the divine apparatus of the poems, the formulae, the characters and the archaeological background, there are detailed discussions of similes, speeches, the poet as story-teller and the genre of epic both within Greece and worldwide. The reception chapters include assessments of ancient Greek and Roman readings as well as selected modern interpretations from the eighteenth century to the present day. Chapters on Homer in English translation and Homer in the history of ideas round out the collection.
Author | : Giovanni R. F. Ferrari |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 38 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Political science |
ISBN | : 0521839637 |
Download The Cambridge Companion to Plato's Republic Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
This book provides a fresh and comprehensive account of this outstanding work, which remains among the most frequently read works of Greek philosophy, indeed of Classical antiquity in general.
Author | : Philip R. Hardie |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 424 |
Release | : 2002-05-02 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780521775281 |
Download The Cambridge Companion to Ovid Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Ovid was one of the greatest writers of classical antiquity, and arguably the single most influential ancient poet for post-classical literature and culture. In this Cambridge Companion, chapters by leading authorities from Europe and North America discuss the backgrounds and contexts for Ovid, the individual works, and his influence on later literature and art. Coverage of essential information is combined with exciting critical approaches. This Companion is designed both as an accessible handbook for the general reader who wishes to learn about Ovid, and as a series of stimulating essays for students of Latin poetry and of the classical tradition.
Author | : H. A. Shapiro |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 277 |
Release | : 2007-05-07 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1139826999 |
Download The Cambridge Companion to Archaic Greece Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
The Cambridge Companion to Archaic Greece provides a wide-ranging synthesis of history, society, and culture during the formative period of Ancient Greece, from the Age of Homer in the late eighth century to the Persian Wars of 490–480 BC. In ten clearly written and succinct chapters, leading scholars from around the English-speaking world treat all aspects of the civilization of Archaic Greece, from social, political, and military history to early achievements in poetry, philosophy, and the visual arts. Archaic Greece was an age of experimentation and intellectual ferment that laid the foundations for much of Western thought and culture. Individual Greek city-states rose to great power and wealth, and after a long period of isolation, many cities sent out colonies that spread Hellenism to all corners of the Mediterranean world. This Companion offers a vivid and fully documented account of this critical stage in the history of the West.
Author | : Leonard Whibley |
Publisher | : Franklin Classics Trade Press |
Total Pages | : 716 |
Release | : 2018-10-27 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780344354038 |
Download A Companion to Greek Studies Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author | : A. A. Long |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 464 |
Release | : 1999-06-28 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 9780521446679 |
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A 1999 Companion to Greek philosophy, invaluable for new readers, and for specialists.