Homer: The Odyssey (Landmarks of World Literature (New))
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'... students and teachers alike will still find Griffin's Guide a lively and erudite vade mecum. Griffin's aim is to 'put the Odyssey into its historical setting, and to bring out its individual character', both of which he achieves with an admirably accessible level of high scholarship ... this reprint of an outstanding little book is a must-have.' The Journal of Classics Teaching
Book Description
This handy guide to The Odyssey introduces students to a text which has been fundamental to literature for nearly 3,000 years. Providing a summary of the poem and examining its structure, Jasper Griffin clearly outlines the unity, values and techniques of the poem, as well as the reasons for its longstanding appeal. Students will discover the essential themes of loyalty and betrayal, and will be guided through the narrative of Odysseus' adventures, in addition to a helpful guide to further reading. First Edition Hb (1987): 0-521-32804-7 First Edition Pb (1987): 0-521-31043-1
Homer: The Odyssey (Landmarks of World Literature (New)),Jasper Griffin,Cambridge University Press,0521539781,Ancient and Classical,Fiction,Literary,Literature - Classics / Criticism,Ancient (Classical) Greek,Collections & anthologies of various literary forms,Language Arts & Disciplines / General,Literary studies: classical, early & medieval
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