Epic interactions : perspectives on Homer, Virgil, and the epic tradition : presented to Jasper Griffin by former pupils / edited by M.J. Clarke, B.G.F. Currie, and R.O.A.M. Lyne.

This collection of essays surveys the epic tradition from the 8th century BC to the 19th century of our era. Chapters focus on: Homer and the oral epic tradition; Homer in his religious context; Herodotus and Homer; Hellenistic epic; Virgil in his literary context; Virgil in his political-cultural c...

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Online Access:	Full Text (via ProQuest)
Other Authors:	Clarke, Michael (Michael J.), Currie, Bruno, Lyne, R. O. A. M.
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2006.
Subjects:	Homer > Criticism and interpretation. Homer > Influence. Virgil > Criticism and interpretation. Griffin, Jasper. Epic poetry, Classical > History and criticism. Homer. Virgil. Epic poetry, Classical. Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.) Criticism, interpretation, etc.