Nature and Culture in the Iliad - The Tragedy of Hector

"Redfield's memorable study of the literary and cultural values of Homer's "Iliad" shines with wisdom and humanity on every page. I know of no other work on the epic that so consistently reaches this level of insight and inspiration."--Fromma Zeitlin, Princeton University

List of contents

Preface to the Expanded Edition vii

Preface xi

Acknowledgments xvii

Introduction: Achilles and Hector 3

1. Imitation 30

2. Tragedy 69

3. Our Hero 99

4. Error 128

5. Purification 160

The Gods of the Iliad: An Amplification 225

Notes 249

References 291

Bibliography to the Expanded Edition 299

Index of Greek Words 301

Index 307

About the author

James M. Redfield is Howard L. Willett Professor of Social Thought and Classics at the University of Chicago.

Summary

Presents an imaginative perspective not only on the Iliad but also on the whole of Homeric culture

Product details

• Authors: James M. Redfield, REDFIELD, James Redfield, James M Redfield, James M. Redfield
• Publisher: Duke University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 11.03.1994
• EAN: 9780822314226
• ISBN: 978-0-8223-1422-6
• No. of pages: 336
• Dimensions: 153 mm x 228 mm x 24 mm
• Weight: 549 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > Classical linguistics / literary studies; LITERARY CRITICISM / Ancient & Classical, Literature - Classics / Criticism