Author: VālmīkiPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
The Iliad of the East
Author: Frederika MacdonaldPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Hindu literature
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
The Iliad of the East
Author: VālmīkiHomer's Odyssey and the Near East
Author: Bruce LoudenPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139494902
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 365
Book Description
The Odyssey's larger plot is composed of a number of distinct genres of myth, all of which are extant in various Near Eastern cultures (Mesopotamian, West Semitic, and Egyptian). Unexpectedly, the Near Eastern culture with which the Odyssey has the most parallels is the Old Testament. Consideration of how much of the Odyssey focuses on non-heroic episodes - hosts receiving guests, a king disguised as a beggar, recognition scenes between long-separated family members - reaffirms the Odyssey's parallels with the Bible. In particular the book argues that the Odyssey is in a dialogic relationship with Genesis, which features the same three types of myth that comprise the majority of the Odyssey: theoxeny, romance (Joseph in Egypt), and Argonautic myth (Jacob winning Rachel from Laban). The Odyssey also offers intriguing parallels to the Book of Jonah, and Odysseus' treatment by the suitors offers close parallels to the Gospels' depiction of Christ in Jerusalem.
The Iliad of the East: a selection of legends drawn from the Rāmāyana [and tr. from H. Fauche's version] by F. Richardson
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Author: Vālmīki [abridgements and selections]Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
The Iliad of the East: a Selection of Legends Drawn from [H. Fauche's French Translation Of] Valmiki's Sanskrit Poem, the Rāmāyāna
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Author: Frederika MacdonaldThe Iliad
Author: Bruce LoudenPublisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 9780801882807
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Publisher Description
The Cambridge Guide to Homer
Author: Corinne Ondine PachePublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108663621
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 974
Book Description
From its ancient incarnation as a song to recent translations in modern languages, Homeric epic remains an abiding source of inspiration for both scholars and artists that transcends temporal and linguistic boundaries. The Cambridge Guide to Homer examines the influence and meaning of Homeric poetry from its earliest form as ancient Greek song to its current status in world literature, presenting the information in a synthetic manner that allows the reader to gain an understanding of the different strands of Homeric studies. The volume is structured around three main themes: Homeric Song and Text; the Homeric World, and Homer in the World. Each section starts with a series of 'macropedia' essays arranged thematically that are accompanied by shorter complementary 'micropedia' articles. The Cambridge Guide to Homer thus traces the many routes taken by Homeric epic in the ancient world and its continuing relevance in different periods and cultures.
The Twenty-second Book of the Iliad
Author: HomerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Epic poetry, Greek
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
The Iliad & The Odyssey
Author: HomerPublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1627931457
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 927
Book Description
The Iliad: Join Achilles at the Gates of Troy as he slays Hector to Avenge the death of Patroclus. Here is a story of love and war, hope and despair, and honor and glory. The recent major motion picture Helen of Troy staring Brad Pitt proves that this epic is as relevant today as it was twenty five hundred years ago when it was first written. So journey back to the Trojan War with Homer and relive the grandest adventure of all times. The Odyssey: Journey with Ulysses as he battles to bring his victorious, but decimated, troops home from the Trojan War, dogged by the wrath of the god Poseidon at every turn. Having been away for twenty years, little does he know what awaits him when he finally makes his way home. These two books are some of the most import books in the literary cannon, having influenced virtually every adventure tale ever told. And yet they are still accessible and immediate and now you can have both in one binding.
World Classics Library: Homer
Author: HomerPublisher: Arcturus Publishing
ISBN: 1398805378
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 1145
Book Description
The Iliad and The Odyssey are two epic poems from Ancient Greece which have become cornerstones of Western literature. This stunning jacketed hardback brings together these two works in an accessible prose translation, ideal for those wanting to be thrown into the action of these thrilling tales In The Iliad, the Greek's best warrior Achilles has abandoned the war with the Trojans on a mission of revenge. Only the death of his best friend Patroclus persuades Achilles to return to battle and confront the Trojan leader Hector in single combat. The Odyssey is set after the Trojan War as Odysseus sets off on his ten-year journey home to Ithica. Filled with fallible gods and foolhardy heroes, these two classic tales offer incredible insight into ancient Greek mythology and culture, as well as being thrilling reads. ABOUT THE SERIES: The World Classics Library series gathers together the works of authors and philosophers whose ideas have stood the test of time. Perfect for bibliophiles, these gorgeous jacketed hardbacks are a wonderful addition to any bookshelf.