The Cambridge Guide to Homer

From its ancient incarnation as a song to recent translations in modern languages, Homeric epic remains an abiding source of inspiration for both scholars and artists that transcends temporal and linguistic boundaries. The Cambridge Guide to Homer examines the influence and meaning of Homeric poetry from its earliest form as ancient Greek song to its current status in world literature, presenting the information in a synthetic manner that allows the reader to gain an understanding of the different strands of Homeric studies. The volume is structured around three main themes: Homeric Song and Text; the Homeric World, and Homer in the World. Each section starts with a series of 'macropedia' essays arranged thematically that are accompanied by shorter complementary 'micropedia' articles. The Cambridge Guide to Homer thus traces the many routes taken by Homeric epic in the ancient world and its continuing relevance in different periods and cultures.

Author: Corinne Ondine Pache
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 03/05/2020
Pages: 724
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 3.60lbs
Size: 10.10h x 7.50w x 1.40d
ISBN: 9781107027190

Review Citation(s):
Choice 03/01/2021

About the Author
Pache, Corinne Ondine: - Corinne Ondine Pache is Professor of Classical Studies at Trinity University. Her research focuses on ancient religion, archaic poetry, and the modern reception of ancient epic. Her publications includes Baby and Child Heroes in Ancient Greece (2004) and 'A Moment's Ornament': The Poetics of Nympholepsy in Ancient Greece (2011).