{"product_id":"classical-epic-r-jenkyns-9781853991332","title":"Classical Epic: Homer and Virgil","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the ancient world Homer was recognised as the fountainhead of culture. His poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, were universally admired as examples of great literature which could never be surpassed. In this study, Richard Jenkyns re-examines the two Homeric epics and the work that is perhaps their closest rival, the Aeneid of Virgil. A wide range of topics is covered, including chapters on heroism and tragedy in the Iliad, morality in the Odyssey and Virgil's skilful reworking of elements from the two earlier epics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEssential reading for those who are unfamiliar with the works of Homer and Virgil, the author's lively and provocative approach will also appeal to more experienced scholars of classical literature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard Jenkyns\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1853991333\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781853991332\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bristol Classical Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/1998\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.32lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.10h x 6.00w x 0.26d","brand":"Richard Jenkyns","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44450206122239,"sku":"9781853991332","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5ac43c04-5c60-4611-8b79-7f2f5f12c8e8.jpg?v=1698503408","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/classical-epic-r-jenkyns-9781853991332","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}