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...
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Format: | Electronic Review |
Language: | English |
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Fernleihe: | Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste |
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Centre
[2019]
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Kernos
Year: 2019, Volume: 32, Pages: 342-344 |
RelBib Classification: | BE Greco-Roman religions |
Further subjects: | B
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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 |