Homer's Iliad the Basel Commentary : Book III / By Martha Krieter-Spiro ; Translated by Benjamin W. Millis and Sara Strack and edited by S. Douglas Olson.

Author/creator Krieter-Spiro, Martha
Other author Millis, Benjamin W.
Other author Strack, Sara.
Other author Olson, S. Douglas.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoBoston ; Berlin : De Gruyter, [2015]
Descriptionxv, 198 pages ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects
Homer. Iliad Book 3.
Epic poetry, Greek--History and criticism.

Contents Preface to the German edition -- Preface to the English edition -- Notes for the reader (including list of abbreviations) -- 24 rules relating to Homeric language (R) -- Overview of the action in Book 3 -- Commentary -- Bibliographic abbreviations.
Scope and content This commentary on the 3rd book of the Iliad concentrates on the interpretation of the ceremonial single combat between the rivals for Helen, Paris and Menelaus, a scene that reflects the origins of the Trojan War. The famous parade before the walls presents Agamemnon, Odysseus and Ajax, and reveals just how much in love Paris and Helen are in spite of internal and external conflicts -- Provided by publisher
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2015024225
ISBN9781614517382 (hardcover)

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