Description
Explores the parallels between the Odyssey and genres of myth extant in various Near Eastern cultures, in particular the Bible.
About the Author
Bruce Louden is Professor in the Languages and Linguistics Department at the University of Texas, El Paso. His previous books are The Odyssey: Structure, Narration, and Meaning (1999) and The Iliad: Structure, Myth, and Meaning (2006).
Reviews
'The study of the densely woven fabric that holds together Aegean and Near Eastern cultures since the Bronze Age continues to fascinate researchers and readers. This book is a welcome addition to recent studies, which are advancing this field by moving past the rather impressionistic and cataloguing approach that prevailed in previous decades ... Louden's nuanced and not unidirectional line of comparative work opens up new perspectives for Hellenists, as well as biblical and Near Eastern scholars ... it will be a useful reference for future research.' Carolina Lopez-Ruiz, Classical World
'This is a rewarding book. L[oudon] is a literary critic blessed with analytical insight ... His studies have ranged widely, without superficiality; and his capacity for illuminating comparisons manifests itself throughout.' G. L. Huxley, Hermathena
'... this study will be welcomed by all who have an interest in the interaction of Greek and Near Eastern poetry, myth, and culture generally.' Annette Teffeteller, Journal of the American Oriental Society
Book Information
ISBN 9781108730136
Author Bruce Louden
Format Paperback
Page Count 364
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 532g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 151mm * 20mm