Description
Interprets the poetic meaning of the Iliad in relation to the heroic literature of the Ancient Near East.
About the Author
Michael Clarke is Established Professor of Classics at the National University of Ireland, Galway. His interests lie in the comparative study of classical and medieval literatures, especially ancient Greek and medieval Irish, and especially in the emergence of the Homeric epic out of the Ancient Near East. He is the author of Flesh and Spirit in the Songs of Homer: A Study of Words and Myths (2000).
Reviews
'Engaging, up-to-date, and deeply informed across disciplinary lines, this is an important resource for those interested in classics, mythology, and world literature.' P. E. Ojennus, Choice
Book Information
ISBN 9781108481786
Author Michael Clarke
Format Hardback
Page Count 920
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 940g
Dimensions(mm) 252mm * 181mm * 25mm