Homer: The Odyssey by Jasper Griffin

Homer: The Odyssey by Jasper Griffin

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Summary

Jasper Griffin discusses the background of the poem, The Odyssey, in oral poetry. He shows that the epic has a coherent structure built upon the interplay of themes such as travel, hospitality, loyalty, family affection, and a keen and discerning interest in women.

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Homer: The Odyssey by Jasper Griffin

Jasper Griffin discusses the background of the poem, The Odyssey, in oral poetry. He shows that the epic has a coherent structure built upon the interplay of themes such as travel, hospitality, loyalty, family affection, and a keen and discerning interest in women.
"Intelligent and readable, it offers a concise overview of the issues most frequently raised when students approach Homer for the first time" Lillian E. Doherty, Classical World
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ISBN 13 9780521310437
ISBN 10 0521310431
Title Homer: The Odyssey
Author Jasper Griffin
Series Landmarks Of World Literature
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Year published 1987-11-26
Number of pages 114
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.