by SheilaMurnaghan (Author)
This book is a comprehensive study of the Odyssey's plot, which shows how the motifs of disguise and recognition are used to articulate the central values of Homeric society. The story of Odysseus' homecoming is discussed in relation to family dynamics, heroic competition, the social institutions of marriage and hospitality, gender relations, and the enduring power of song.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 150
Edition: 2nd
Publisher: Lexington Books
Published: 24 Jun 2011
ISBN 10: 0739129538
ISBN 13: 9780739129531