Name: The Homeric Battle of the Frogs and Mice By Professor Joel P. Christensen (Brandeis University, USA)
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The Homeric Battle of the Frogs and Mice Summary

The Homeric Battle of the Frogs and Mice by Professor Joel P. Christensen (Brandeis University, USA)

This book offers students of Greek and scholars interested in Greek literature the first English-language commentary on the Battle of Frogs and Mice, a short animal epic ascribed to Homer in the ancient world. The book includes a contextualizing introduction covering issues of literary genre, literary history and the language of Homeric Greek. In addition to a revised Greek text, the volume also offers a new translation of the poem. The commentary furnishes readers with extensive linguistic and literary information so that they may investigate the problem of the poems character and authorship on their own. A full vocabulary at the back ensures this is a one-stop shop for students reading the poem.

The Homeric Battle of the Frogs and Mice Reviews

The publication of a commentary in English will certainly help to excite wider interest in this fascinating and enjoyable survival of Homeric parody The authors enthusiasm for the poem is clear, and their comments will encourage new readers to think about its parodic techniques and to make their own further explorations. * Bryn Mawr Classical Review *
Despite the popularity of the work, there has never been an English language commentary on the poem. This issue is resolved with the appearance [of this book] edited by Joel Christensen and Erik Robinson ... The book a slender volume with a neat cover design makes a good first impression. The contents do not disappoint. * Ancient World Magazine *
At last, a wonderful edition of this delightful work of epic parody... Christensen and Robinson provide a marvelous aid to the understanding and appreciation of this too little known work of Greek poetry. * Lee Fratantuono, Professor of Classics and William Francis Whitlock Professor of Latin, Ohio Wesleyan University, USA *

About Professor Joel P. Christensen (Brandeis University, USA)

Joel P. Christensen is Associate Professor of Classics at Brandeis University, USA. He is co-author, with Elton T. E. Barker, of Homer: A Beginners Guide (2013). Erik Robinson is a Latin Teacher at Brandeis High School San Antonio, Texas, USA.

Introduction a. Preface b. Date and Authorship 1 c. Manuscript Tradition d. Our Poem e. The Tradition of Fable f. Epic Parody g. Parodic Epic h. Homeric Language and Meter i. Date and Authorship 2 j. A Note on Translation k. Works Cited Greek Text English Translation Commentary Vocabulary

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NPB9781350035942

ISBN 13

9781350035942

ISBN 10

1350035947

Title

The Homeric Battle of the Frogs and Mice by Professor Joel P. Christensen (Brandeis University, USA)

Author

Professor Joel P. Christensen (Brandeis University, USA)

Series

Greek Texts

Condition

New

Binding type

Hardback

Publisher

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Year published

2018-02-08

Number of pages

216

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N/A

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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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This is a new book - be the first to read this copy. With untouched pages and a perfect binding, your brand new copy is ready to be opened for the first time

The Homeric Battle of the Frogs and Mice Professor Joel P. Christensen (Brandeis University, USA)

The Homeric Battle of the Frogs and Mice by Professor Joel P. Christensen (Brandeis University, USA)

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The Homeric Battle of the Frogs and Mice Summary

The Homeric Battle of the Frogs and Mice by Professor Joel P. Christensen (Brandeis University, USA)

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About Professor Joel P. Christensen (Brandeis University, USA)

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