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Blackwell Introductions to the Classical World Ser.: Homer by Barry B. Powell...
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- Condition
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- Book Title
- Longman Dictionary of Common Errors
- ISBN
- 9781405153256
- Subject Area
- Literary Criticism, History
- Publication Name
- Homer
- Publisher
- Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
- Item Length
- 9.1 in
- Subject
- Subjects & Themes / Historical events, Ancient / Greece, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, Poetry, Ancient & Classical
- Publication Year
- 2007
- Series
- Blackwell Introductions to the Classical World Ser.
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.6 in
- Features
- Revised
- Item Weight
- 13.2 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.1 in
- Number of Pages
- 258 Pages
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Product Information
This concise book is a complete and contemporary introduction to Homer and his two master-works, the Iliad and the Odyssey. It explains the "Homeric Question," illuminating its current status, and critiques the literary qualities of the Iliad and the Odyssey, analyzing and contrasting their plotting, narrative technique, and characterization.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
1405153253
ISBN-13
9781405153256
eBay Product ID (ePID)
57131097
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
258 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Homer
Publication Year
2007
Subject
Subjects & Themes / Historical events, Ancient / Greece, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, Poetry, Ancient & Classical
Features
Revised
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Literary Criticism, History
Series
Blackwell Introductions to the Classical World Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
13.2 Oz
Item Length
9.1 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
2
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2006-025009
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"Remains the substantial and erudite introduction that it was on first printing. Powell writes with confidence, elegance, and a brisk tone, which means that the book, though aimed at an audience of specialists and non-specialists alike, is still a pleasure for the professional Homerist to read. Powell's book does a superb job of covering a wide range of relevant material, while remaining an entertaining and engaging walk through the state of the art of Homeric scholarship at the opening of the twenty-first century." New England Classical Journal Praise for the first edition: "Powell admirably wrestles an almost impossible amount of material into a coherent presentation for his target audience ... It is well written in a clear and accessible style. Honest in his aims, Powell admirably introduces the genius and challenge of the Homeric works." Bryn Mawr Classical Review "The book has a refreshingly personal touch ... Powell succeeds very well in making Homer's poetry and Homeric problems appealing to his intended readers." Classical Bulletin "Powell offers an impressive introduction to Homer, focusing on the epic texts for which he is known, the Iliad and the Odyssey ... Highly recommended." Library Journal "...this is a useful book as it introduces a wide range of topics with clarity...will certainly inspire readers to pursue the further study of Homer." Bryn Mawr Classical Review, February 2008, Praise for the first edition: "Powell admirably wrestles an almost impossible amount of material into a coherent presentation for his target audience ... It is well written in a clear and accessible style. Honest in his aims, Powell admirably introduces the genius and challenge of the Homeric works." Bryn Mawr Classical Review "The book has a refreshingly personal touch ... Powell succeeds very well in making Homer's poetry and Homeric problems appealing to his intended readers." Classical Bulletin "Powell offers an impressive introduction to Homer, focusing on the epic texts for which he is known, the Iliad and the Odyssey ... Highly recommended." Library Journal, raise for the first edition:"Powell admirably wrestles an almost impossible amount of material into a coherent presentation for his target audience ... It is well written in a clear and accessible style. Honest in his aims, Powell admirably introduces the genius and challenge of the Homeric works."ryn Mawr Classical Review"The book has a refreshingly personal touch ... Powell succeeds very well in making Homer's poetry and Homeric problems appealing to his intended readers."lassical Bulletin"Powell offers an impressive introduction to Homer, focusing on the epic texts for which he is known, the Iliad and the Odyssey... Highly recommended."ibrary Journal, Praise for the first edition: & "Powell admirably wrestles an almost impossible amount of material into a coherent presentation for his target audience ... It is well written in a clear and accessible style. Honest in his aims, Powell admirably introduces the genius and challenge of the Homeric works. & " Bryn Mawr Classical Review& "The book has a refreshingly personal touch ... Powell succeeds very well in making Homer & 's poetry and Homeric problems appealing to his intended readers. & " Classical Bulletin& "Powell offers an impressive introduction to Homer, focusing on the epic texts for which he is known, the Iliad and the Odyssey & … Highly recommended. & " Library Journal, Powell (classics, Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison; Writing and the Origins of Greek Literature) offers an impressive introduction to Homer, focusing on the epic texts for which he is known, The Iliad and The Odyssey. Part 1 presents lucid overviews of various debates surrounding Homer's texts. The author divides the discussion into three sections: the philologist's Homer (from the perspective of language and text), the historian's Homer (The Iliad and The Odyssey as historical, archaeological, and anthropological sources), and the reader's Homer (his plot, style, and figurative language). Part 2 examines the various stories of The Iliad and The Odyssey, assessing their greatness and why they endure. While Powell expresses strong opinions on the various ways in which Homer is read, his treatment is always balanced. This work is witty, lucid, and more thorough than Paolo Vivante's Homer. Highly recommended. Library Journal "Finally we have in English a companion to the poems of Homer that each and every reader should and can consult. Powell's Homer can be recommended without reservation to students at any level, as well as to older readers. Even professional Classicists are likely to find surprises in store for them."Jack Davis, University of Cincinnat "Thoroughly enjoyable and stimulating...I read it through with pleasure, with general agreement, and with flashes of lightbulb-over-the-head-type enlightenment." Allan Griffiths, University College, London "It is well written in a clear and accessible style. Honest in his aims, Powell admirably introduces the genius and challenge of the Homeric works." Bryn Mawr Classical Review" "All told P.'s work has much to commend it. The annotated bibliography in 'Further Reading' alone makes the book a worthwhile purchase. The summaryof Homeric scholarship and the section on the development of writing and its relationships with the Homeric texts are commendable, as is P.'s discussion of the influence of Near Eastern Cultures. It is well written in a clear and accessible style. Honest in his aims,P. admirably introduces the genius and challenge of the Homeric works." Bret Mulligan, Brown University, Praise for the first edition: "Powell admirably wrestles an almost impossible amount of material into a coherent presentation for his target audience ... It is well written in a clear and accessible style. Honest in his aims, Powell admirably introduces the genius and challenge of the Homeric works. " Bryn Mawr Classical Review "The book has a refreshingly personal touch ... Powell succeeds very well in making Homer 's poetry and Homeric problems appealing to his intended readers. " Classical Bulletin "Powell offers an impressive introduction to Homer, focusing on the epic texts for which he is known, the Iliad and the Odyssey … Highly recommended. " Library Journal, Praise for the first edition:"Powell admirably wrestles an almost impossible amount of material into a coherent presentation for his target audience ... It is well written in a clear and accessible style. Honest in his aims, Powell admirably introduces the genius and challenge of the Homeric works. " Bryn Mawr Classical Review"The book has a refreshingly personal touch ... Powell succeeds very well in making Homer 's poetry and Homeric problems appealing to his intended readers. " Classical Bulletin"Powell offers an impressive introduction to Homer, focusing on the epic texts for which he is known, the Iliad and the Odyssey ... Highly recommended. " Library Journal
Series Volume Number
6
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
883/.01
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Lc Classification Number
Pa4037.P66 2007
Table of Content
Chronological Chart. Preface to the Second Edition. Preface to the First Edition. Introduction. Part I: Background:. 1. The Philologist's Homer. 2. The Historian's Homer. 3. The Reader's Homer. Part II. The Poems:. 4. The Iliad. 5. The Odyssey. 6. Conclusion and Summary: Homer's Complementary Poems. Part III: Reception:. 7. Homer and The Philosophers. 8. Homer and The Poets. Notes. Appendix: For Further Reading. Index
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2007
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