A Companion to The Iliad: Based on the Translation by Richard Lattimore by Malco

Description: A Companion to The Iliad by Malcolm M. Willcock Willcock provides a line-by-line commentary that explains allusions and Homeric conventions that a student or general reader could not be expected to bring to an initial encounter with the Iliad. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Those who are able to read Homer in Greek have ample recourse to commentaries, but the vast majority who read the Iliad in translation have not been so well served—the many available translations contain few, if any, notes. For these readers, Malcolm M. Willcock provides a line-by-line commentary that explains the many factual details, mythological allusions, and Homeric conventions that a student or general reader could not be expected to bring to an initial encounter with the Iliad. The notes, which always relate to particular lines in the text, have as their prime aim the simple, factual explanation of things the inexperienced reader would be unlikely to have at his or her command (What is a hecatomb? Who is Atreus son?). Second, they enhance an appreciation of the Iliad by illuminating epic style, Homers methods of composition, the structure of the work, and the characterization of the major heroes. The "Homeric Question," concerning the origin and authorship of the Iliad, is also discussed. Professor Willcocks commentary is based on Richmond Lattimores translation—regarded by many as the outstanding translation of the present generation—but it may be used profitably with other versions as well. This clearly written commentary, which includes an excellent select bibliography, will make one of the touchstones of Western literature accessible to a wider audience. Table of Contents List of Figures Preface Book One Book Two Book Three Book Four Book Five Book Six Book Seven Book Eight Book Nine Book Ten Book Eleven Book Twelve Book Thirteen Book Fourteen Book Fifteen Book Sixteen Book Seventeen Book Eighteen Book Nineteen Book Twenty Book Twenty-One Book Twenty-Two Book Twenty-Three Book Twenty-Four Appendix A: Transmission of the Tex of the Iliad and Commentaries on It Appendix B: Methods of Fighting in the Iliad Appendix C: Mythology and the Gods Appendix D: The " Aithiopis Theory" Bibliography Index Description for Library A guide to the reading of The Iliad gives summaries, explanations of allusions, and general background material on how to appreciate this epic poem. Details ISBN0226898555 Author Malcolm M. Willcock Language English ISBN-10 0226898555 ISBN-13 9780226898551 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1976 Series Phoenix Books Imprint University of Chicago Press Subtitle Based on the Translation by Richard Lattimore Place of Publication Chicago, IL Country of Publication United States Illustrations maps Short Title COMPANION TO THE ILIAD Birth 1925 Pages 302 DOI 10.1604/9780226898551 UK Release Date 1976-05-01 NZ Release Date 1976-05-01 US Release Date 1976-05-01 Publisher The University of Chicago Press Publication Date 1976-05-01 DEWEY 883.01 Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 1976-04-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161779572;

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