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Studies On Homer And The Homeric Age V3: Agore, Ilios, Thalassa And Aoidos

Studies On Homer And The Homeric Age V3: Agore, Ilios, Thalassa And Aoidos

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Literary CriticismAncient History GeneralFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162984104
ISBN13: 9781162984100
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 644
Weight: 1.87
Height: 1.30 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Studies on Homer and the Homeric Age V3: Agore, Ilios, Thalassa and Aoidos is a book written by William E. Gladstone. It is a collection of essays and lectures on various aspects of Homer and the Homeric Age. The book is divided into four sections: Agore, Ilios, Thalassa, and Aoidos. In the Agore section, Gladstone discusses the Homeric concept of the marketplace and its significance in ancient Greek society. In Ilios, he examines the city of Troy and the events of the Trojan War as depicted in the Iliad. Thalassa focuses on the role of the sea in Homeric literature and the importance of maritime trade and exploration. Finally, in Aoidos, Gladstone explores the figure of the bard or poet in Homeric society and the role of oral tradition in the transmission of epic poetry.Throughout the book, Gladstone draws on his extensive knowledge of ancient Greek language and culture to provide insights into the world of Homer and the Homeric Age. This volume is a valuable resource for scholars and students of classics, literature, and ancient history.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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