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PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-101009582887
ISBN-139781009582889
eBay Product ID (ePID)21076830364
Product Key Features
Publication NameWorld of Homer : Archaeology, Social Memory, and the Emergence of Greek Epic Poetry
LanguageEnglish
SubjectArchaeology, Linguistics / General
Publication Year2025
TypeTextbook
AuthorMichael B. Cosmopoulos
Subject AreaLanguage Arts & Disciplines, Social Science
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width6.3 in
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LCCN2024-055295
Dewey Edition23/eng/20250129
Reviews''A tour de force by a mature and versatile scholar who, like Dante's Virgil, guides us through the archaeological, historical and oral literary evidence surrounding the two great Homeric song poems. Michael Cosmopoulos helps us recognize the enduring human truths that the Iliad and Odyssey still hold for us. Tom Palaima, Robert M. Armstrong Professor of Classics, University of Texas
TitleLeadingThe
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal883/.01
Table Of ContentIntroduction; Part I. Homeric Scholarship; 1. Homer and Homeric studies; Part II. The World of Homer: 2. Historical background; 3. Society and politics; 4. Political geography; 5. Economy; 6. War; 7. Religion; Part III. History, Memory and the Emergence of Greek Epic Poetry: 8. Historical elements in the epics; 9. Social memory and epic composition.
SynopsisUsing a fresh, dynamic approach, Michael Cosmopoulos reconstructs the world of the Homeric poems and explores the interplay between poetry, social memory, and material culture. By integrating key insights from archaeology, philology, anthropology, and oral tradition, he offers a nuanced perspective of the early development of Greek epic., Epic poetry, notably the Iliad and the Odyssey, stands as one of the most enduring legacies of ancient Greece. Although the impact of these epics on Western civilization is widely recognized, their origins remain the subject of heated debate. Were they composed in a single era or over the course of centuries? Were they crafted by one or by many poets? Do they reflect historical reality? These and other important questions are answered in this book. Using a fresh, dynamic approach, Michael Cosmopoulos reconstructs the world of the Homeric poems and explores the interplay between poetry, social memory, and material culture. By integrating key insights from archaeology, philology, anthropology, and oral tradition, he offers a nuanced perspective of the emergence and early development of Greek epic. His wide-canvas approach enables readers to appreciate the complexity of the Homeric world and gain a deeper understanding of the intricate factors that shaped these magnificent poems.
LC Classification NumberPA4037.C668 2025
