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Barbara Graziosi's Homer Hardcover 2016 Edition

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LC Classification Number: PA4037 Item Height: 0.6 in Publication Year: 2016 Author: Barbara Graziosi ISBN-13: 9780198788300 Book Title: Homer Item Weight: 8.8 Oz Number of Pages: 176 Pages Item Width: 5.2 in gtin13: 9780198788300 ISBN-10: 0198788304 Illustrator: Yes Item Length: 6.9 in Dewey Edition: 23 Topic: History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical, Ancient & Classical Format: Hardcover Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated Language: English Intended Audience: Trade Synopsis: Homer's mythological tales of war and homecoming, the Iliad and the Odyssey, are considered to be two of the most influential works in the history of Western literature. Yet their author, 'the greatest poet that ever lived' is something of a mystery. By the 6th century BCE, Homer had already become a mythical figure, and even today the debate continues as to whether he ever existed. Barbara Graziosi considers Homer's famous works, and their impact on readers throughout the centuries. She shows how the Iliad and the Odyssey benefit from a tradition of reading that spans well over two millennia, from the impressive scholars at the library of Alexandria, in the third and second centuries BCE, who wrote some of the first commentaries on the Homeric epics. Summaries of these scholars' notes made their way into the margins of Byzantine manuscripts; from Byzantium the annotated manuscripts travelled to Italy; and the ancient notes finally appeared in the first printed editions of Homer, eventually influencing our interpretation of Homer's work today. Along the way, Homer's works have inspired artists, writers, philosophers, musicians, playwrights, and film-makers. Exploring the main literary, historical, cultural, and archaeological issues at the heart of Homer's works, Graziosi analyses the enduring appeal of Homer and his iconic works., Homer's mythological tales of war and homecoming, the Iliad and the Odyssey, are considered to be two of the most influential works in the history of Western literature. Yet their author, "the greatest poet that ever lived" is something of a mystery. By the 6th century BCE, Homer had already become a mythical figure, and even today the debate continues as to whether he ever existed. Barbara Graziosi considers Homer's famous works, and their impact on readers throughout the centuries. She shows how the Iliad and the Odyssey benefit from a tradition of reading that spans well over two millennia, from the impressive scholars at the library of Alexandria, in the third and second centuries BCE, who wrote some of the first commentaries on the Homeric epics. Summaries of these scholars' notes made their way into the margins of Byzantine manuscripts; from Byzantium the annotated manuscripts travelled to Italy; and the ancient notes finally appeared in the first printed editions of Homer, eventually influencing our interpretation of Homer's work today. Along the way, Homer's works have inspired artists, writers, philosophers, musicians, playwrights, and film-makers. Exploring the main literary, historical, cultural, and archaeological issues at the heart of Homer's works, Graziosi analyses the enduring appeal of Homer and his iconic works., Homer's mythological tales of war and homecoming, the Iliad and the Odyssey , are considered to be two of the most influential works in the history of Western literature. Yet their author, 'the greatest poet that ever lived' is something of a mystery. By the 6th century BCE, Homer had already become a mythical figure, and even today the debate continues as to whether he ever existed. In this accessible and concise introduction, Barbara Graziosi considers Homer's famous works and their impact on readers throughout the centuries. She shows how the Iliad and the Odyssey benefit from a tradition of reading that spans well over two millennia, from the impressive scholars at the library of Alexandria, in the third and second centuries BCE, who wrote some of the first commentaries on the Homeric epics. Summaries of these scholars' notes made their way into the margins of Byzantine manuscripts; from Byzantium the annotated manuscripts travelled to Italy; and the ancient notes finally appeared in the first printed editions of Homer, eventually influencing our interpretation of Homer's work today. Along the way, Homer's works have inspired artists, writers, philosophers, musicians, playwrights, and film-makers. Exploring the main literary, historical, cultural, and archaeological issues at the heart of Homer's works, Graziosi analyses the enduring appeal of Homer and his iconic works., The Iliad and the Odyssey are the cornerstones of Western literature. Over the years they have inspired artists, writers, philosophers, musicians, playwrights, and film-makers. Barbara Graziosi introduces Homer's key works and discusses the main literary, historical, and archaeological issues at the heart of Homeric studies. Table Of Content: IntroductionPart I: The composition of Homeric epic1. Looking for Homer2. Textual clues3. Material clues4. The poet in the poemsPart II: The Iliad5. The wrath of Achilles6. A poem about Troy7. The tragedy of HectorPart III: The Odyssey8. The man of many turns9. Women and monsters10. An infernal journeyReferencesFurther ReadingIndex Genre: Literary Criticism, Philosophy brand: Oxford University Press, Incorporated Dewey Decimal: 883.01 Reviews: "Graziosi's stimulating account of that resonance in such a short, up-to-date and readable book makes this the perfect introduction to Homer." - William Fitzgerald, Times Literary Supplement, "The author has perfectly mastered the material under investigation and, even when speaking of allusions in the Homeric text to other myths, she does not generally force the interpretation in an attempt to establish improbable chronologies. ... it is easy to appreciate Graziosi's clarity of presentation and ability to offer precise and brief definitions ... the book constitutes not only an accurate critical evaluation of Homeric studies for the benefit of scholars, but also a valuable and accessible introduction to the subject for non-specialist readers." --Carmine Pisano, Bryn Mawr Classical Review"Graziosi's stimulating account of that resonance in such a short, up-to-date and readable book makes this the perfect introduction to Homer." - William Fitzgerald, Times Literary Supplement, 'Graziosis analyses of the literary, linguistic, historical, cultural, and archaeological issues surrounding the poems are remarkable feats of compression, succinct yet richly detailed.'Kirkus'This highly readable, svelte volume offers a lucid and learned introduction that is characteristically attuned to key moments in the afterlife of the Iliad and Odyssey. Not only do we get a sensitive and fresh survey of the poems themselves and their ancient contexts (including roots in oral tradition, relationships with Near Eastern literature, and the evidence for a Trojan War). She also renews our awareness of the later impact of this earliest Greekliterature, from Vergil to Primo Levi. Rich in detailed readings and packed with hints for further exploration, Graziosi's book provides the most up-to-date and reliable guide to the appreciation of twoeternally relevant epics.'Richard P. Martin, Antony and Isabelle Raubitschek Professor in Classics, Stanford University, This highly readable, svelte volume offers a lucid and learned introduction that is characteristically attuned to key moments in the afterlife of the Iliad and Odyssey. Not only do we get a sensitive and fresh survey of the poems themselves and their ancient contexts (including roots in oral tradition, relationships with Near Eastern literature, and the evidence for a Trojan War). She also renews our awareness of the later impact of this earliest Greek literature,from Vergil to Primo Levi. Rich in detailed readings and packed with hints for further exploration, Graziosi's book provides the most up-to-date and reliable guide to the appreciation of two eternally relevant epics., "The author has perfectly mastered the material under investigation and, even when speaking of allusions in the Homeric text to other myths, she does not generally force the interpretation in an attempt to establish improbable chronologies. ... it is easy to appreciate Graziosi's clarity of presentation and ability to offer precise and brief definitions ... the book constitutes not only an accurate critical evaluation of Homeric studies for the benefit of scholars, but also a valuable and accessible introduction to the subject for non-specialist readers." --Carmine Pisano, Bryn Mawr Classical Review "Graziosi's stimulating account of that resonance in such a short, up-to-date and readable book makes this the perfect introduction to Homer." - William Fitzgerald, Times Literary Supplement LCCN: 2016-935485

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  1. This book is a fantastic deep dive into Homer’s world—engaging, well-researched, and beautifully written. Graziosi brings ancient stories to life with fresh insights, making it perfect for both scholars and casual readers. The hardcover edition feels premium, a great addition to any bookshelf. Highly recommend for anyone interested in classics!

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