ISBN10: 1853991333, ISBN13: 9781853991332, [publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London] Softcover Paperback. In 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 re-examines 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 Virgil's skilful reworking of elements from the two earlier epics.Essential reading for those who are unfamiliar with the works of Homer and Virgil, the author's lively and provocative approach will also appeal to more experienced scholars of classical literature. In 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 couldnever be surpassed. In this study, Jenkyns re-examines the twoHomeric epics and the work that is perhaps their closest rival, Virgil's Aeneid. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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ISBN10: 1853991333, ISBN13: 9781853991332, [publisher: Bristol Classical Press] Softcover
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Bloomsbury 3Pl, Date: 1992. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,200grams, ISBN:9781853991332 1992. Bloomsbury 3Pl ISBN 1853991333 9781853991332 [GB]

Paperback / softback. New. In 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, Jenkyns re-examines the two Homeric epics and the work that is perhaps their closest rival, Virgil's Aeneid. ISBN 1853991333 9781853991332 [GB]

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[North Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1998]

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ISBN10: 1853991333, ISBN13: 9781853991332, [publisher: Bloomsbury 3Pl] Softcover This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,200grams, ISBN:9781853991332
[Lincoln, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1992]

ISBN10: 1853991333, ISBN13: 9781853991332, [publisher: Bloomsbury 3Pl] Softcover This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,200grams, ISBN:9781853991332
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ISBN10: 1853991333, ISBN13: 9781853991332, [publisher: BLOOMSBURY 3PL] Softcover In 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 couldnever be surpassed. In this study, Jenkyns re-examines the twoHomeric epic.
[Greven, Germany] [Publication Year: 1998]
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