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Companion to Ancient Epic
Contributor(s): Foley, John Miles (Editor)

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 ISBN: 1405188383     ISBN-13: 9781405188388
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: December 2008
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Annotation: "A Companion to Ancient Epic" presents for the first time a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of ancient Near Eastern, Greek and Roman epic. It offers a multi-disciplinary discussion of both longstanding ideas and newer perspectives.
A "Companion" to the Near Eastern, Greek, and Roman epic traditions
Considers the interrelation between these different traditions
Provides a balanced overview of longstanding ideas and newer perspectives in the study of epic
Shows how scholarship over the last forty years has transformed the ways that we conceive of and understand the genre
Covers recently introduced topics, such as the role of women, the history of reception, and comparison with living analogues from oral tradition
The editor and contributors are leading scholars in the field
Includes a detailed index of poems, poets, technical terms, and important figures and events

Click for more in this series: Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Literary Criticism | Ancient And Classical
Dewey: 809
LCCN: 2009290369
Series: Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World
Physical Information: 1.5" H x 6.5" W x 9.7" L (2.60 lbs) 704 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Table of Contents
 
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Publisher Description:
A Companion to Ancient Epic presents for the first time a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of ancient Near Eastern, Greek and Roman epic. It offers a multi-disciplinary discussion of both longstanding ideas and newer perspectives.
  • A Companion to the Near Eastern, Greek, and Roman epic traditions
  • Considers the interrelation between these different traditions
  • Provides a balanced overview of longstanding ideas and newer perspectives in the study of epic
  • Shows how scholarship over the last forty years has transformed the ways that we conceive of and understand the genre
  • Covers recently introduced topics, such as the role of women, the history of reception, and comparison with living analogues from oral tradition
  • The editor and contributors are leading scholars in the field
  • Includes a detailed index of poems, poets, technical terms, and important figures and events
 
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