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Homer: A Beginner's Guide
By (author) Elton T. E. Barker, By (author) Joel P. Christensen
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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.
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Publisher | Oneworld Publications
Published date | 6 Jun 2013
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Format | Paperback / softback
Pages | 248
Dimensions | 198 x 129 x 15mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 272g
ISBN | 978-1-7807-4229-8
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BISAC | literary criticism / poetry
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