Homer: Iliad Book XVIII

Presents an edition of this outstanding book containing a clear and readable introduction, concise notes on the text and strong literary appreciation.

List of contents

Introduction; 1. Book 18 and the choice of Achilles; 2. Hector; 3. The gods; 4. The shield of Achilles; 5. Homeric language and style: some important features; 6. Metre, grammar, text; Iliad 18 (¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿); Commentary; Appendix: Gilgamesh and Homer.

About the author

R. B. Rutherford is Professor of Greek and Latin Literature at the University of Oxford and Student (Tutorial Fellow) of Christ Church. He has published many books and articles on Homer and other classical authors, including an edition of Books XIX and XX of the Odyssey for the Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics series.

Summary

Book 18 of the Iliad is an outstanding example of the range and power of Homeric epic. This edition provides an introduction, text and commentary suitable for intermediate and advanced students of Greek. It includes grammatical and other aid to translation but lays particular emphasis on interpretation and elucidation.

Product details

• Authors: Homer, R. B. Rutherford
• Assisted by: R. B. Rutherford (Editor), R. B. (University of Oxford) Rutherford (Editor), Rutherford R. B. (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781107643123
• ISBN: 978-1-107-64312-3
• No. of pages: 272
• Series: Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics; Cambridge Greek and Latin Clas; Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; HISTORY / Ancient / General, Ancient Greece, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, Ancient History, Classical history / classical civilisation, Ancient (Classical) Greek, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Ancient religions & mythologies, Ancient religions and Mythologies