Homer and the Poetics of Hades
This monograph explores Hades as a poetic resource. That is, as a space for an alternative presentation of the epic tradition, seen through diverse perspectives generated by a polyphonic narrative which allows human emotions to enter the cold realm of heroic kleos. It is an extremely rich and grippi...
| Published in: | Kernos |
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| Format: | Electronic Review |
| Language: | English |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Fernleihe: | Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste |
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Centre
[2019]
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| In: |
Kernos
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| RelBib Classification: | BE Greco-Roman religions |
| Further subjects: | B
Book review
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Volltext (doi) Volltext (kostenfrei) |
| Summary: | This monograph explores Hades as a poetic resource. That is, as a space for an alternative presentation of the epic tradition, seen through diverse perspectives generated by a polyphonic narrative which allows human emotions to enter the cold realm of heroic kleos. It is an extremely rich and gripping study with a profound grasp of scholarship, and offering many important insights into narrative techniques and possible interpretations, which those interested in these topics, as well as the re... |
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| Contains: | Enthalten in: Kernos
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.4000/kernos/3183 |