Homer and the bible: christian greek epic in late antiquity
Auteur :
Greensmith, Emma
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press
ISBN :
9780198928690
Date de publication :
25 mars 2027
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
An exploration of the brilliant and challenging epic poetry written in the Greek world of Late Antiquity. Focusing on close literary analysis, this book shows how this vital body of epic changes our understanding of the power of Homer and the place of traditional verse forms in a period of profound cultural and religious change.