Desire in the Iliad: the force that moves the epic and its audience

The first study to examine desire in the 'Iliad' in a comprehensive way, explaining its relationship to the epic's narrative structure and audience reception. The author offers a new reading of the poem that shows how the characters' desires, especially those of mortal hero Achil...

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Main Author: Lesser, Rachel H. ca. 20./21. Jh (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2022
Edition:First edition
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Summary:The first study to examine desire in the 'Iliad' in a comprehensive way, explaining its relationship to the epic's narrative structure and audience reception. The author offers a new reading of the poem that shows how the characters' desires, especially those of mortal hero Achilleus and divine king Zeus, motivate plot and engage the audience
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (x, 270 Seiten)
ISBN:9780191957390
DOI:10.1093/oso/9780192866516.001.0001

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