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Homer's Iliad: the Basel Commentary: Book III

By Martha , Krieter-Spiro

Book information

Publisher
de Gruyter
Year
2015
ISBN
9781614517382, 9781501501784, 150150178X, 9781501501814, 150150181X
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1064554 bytes)
Series
Homer's Iliad
Pages
1\215
Time added
2020-07-26 19:24:52
Angewandte Linguistik;Applied Linguistics;ClassicaCommunication Studies;Online-Ressource;Criticismetc;Epic poetryGreek -- History and criticismGreek--History and criticism;Greek Authors;LinguisGreek;Epic poetryinterpretation

Description

Preface to the German edition -- Preface to the English edition -- Notes for the reader (including list of abbreviations) -- 24 rules relating to Homeric language (R) -- Overview of the action in Book 3 -- Commentary -- Bibliographic abbreviations.;This commentary on the 3rd book of the Iliad concentrates on the interpretation of the ceremonial single combat between the rivals for Helen, Paris and Menelaus, a scene that reflects the origins of the Trojan War. The famous parade before the walls presents Agamemnon, Odysseus and Ajax, and reveals just how much in love Paris and Helen are in spite of internal and external conflicts --

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