
This collection of essays surveys the epic tradition from the 8th century BC to the 19th century of our era. Chapters focus on: Homer and the oral epic tradition; Homer in his religious context; Herodotus and Homer; Hellenistic epic; Virgil in his literary context; Virgil in his political-cultural context, and more.
Page Count:
441
Publication Date:
2006-01-01
ISBN-10:
0191706019
ISBN-13:
9780191706011
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