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In the ancient world Homer was recognised as the fountainhead of culture. His poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, were universally admired as examples of great literature which could never be surpassed. In this study, Richard Jenkyns re-examines the two Homeric epics and the work that is perhaps their closest rival, the Aeneid of Virgil. A wide range of topics is covered, including chapters on heroism and tragedy in the Iliad, morality in the Odyssey and Virgil's skilful reworking of elements from the two earlier epics. Essential reading for those who are unfamiliar with the works of Homer and Virgil, the author's lively and provocative approach will also appeal to more experienced scholars of classical literature.

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Book category Books in English Literature & literary studies Literature: history & criticism Literary studies: general

• Full title: Classical Epic
• Author: R Jenkyns
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96
• EAN: 9781853991332
• ISBN: 1853991333
• ID: 02083468
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
• Weight: 136 g
• Dimensions: 214 × 136 × 6 mm
• Date of publishing: 01. January 1998

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