Literary Criticism - General & Miscellaneous, Ancient Greek Literature - Literary Criticism, Ancient Greek Poetry - Literary Criticism, Rhetoric, Philosophy & Literature
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Overview
Despite extensive studies on Homer's techniques of formulaic composition, thus far the importance of duality in the construction of the Iliad and Odyssey has gone unnoticed. This study demonstrates that duality pervades the epics, from dual magical devices that protect Homeric heroes, to the dual structures upon which the poems are built. By elucidating patterns in Homer's use of duality, the study develops new insights into the methods of Homeric composition, and powerful new tools for the interpretation of his work.Editorials
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This study demonstrates Homer's pervasive interest in duality and shows how it informs the structure of his two epics, the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey". Establishing certain patterns in Homer's use of duality, the author provides tools for explaining the poet's choice of details and his structuring of episodes. Includes seven appendices offering more detailed analysis of certain dualities, an index of passages discussed, and exhaustive footnotes throughout. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.Book Details
Published
June 16, 1996
Publisher
New York : P. Lang, c1996.
Pages
366
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780820428451