Reading Epic : An Introduction to the Ancient Narratives

by Peter Toohey

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Format Paperback / Softback

ISBN-10 0415555078

ISBN-13 9780415555074

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd

Imprint Routledge

Country of Manufacture GB

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date May 16th, 2009

Print length 250 Pages

Weight 334 grams

Dimensions 15.20 x 21.70 x 1.70 cms

Product Classification: Literary studies: classical, early & medieval Literary studies: fiction, novelists & prose writers

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This survey offers guidance through the major classical writers of epic to readers new to the subject: it begins with Homer and concludes with an overview of the development of late ancient epic and the interface between epic and the novel.

Readers new to ancient epic are hampered in two ways: they do not know the ancient languages, and they are unfamiliar with the ancient world. This survey addresses the needs of these readers by offering guidance through the major classical writers of epic: it begins with Homer and concludes with an overview of the development of late ancient epic and of the interface between the epic and the novel.

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