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Provides in-depth commentary on characters, themes, and the historical and social context of 300 most-studied literary works, including novels, plays, poems, speeches, and short stories, both international and American.

Presents a myriad of viewpoints, so that modern readers can begin to grasp the complexities of war and its impact. Such stories give voice to the individuals who fight and are fought against, who are injured, who suffer on the battlefield and at home, and who, inevitably, can no longer speak for themselves. Examines dominant and recurring subthemes in the literature of war; including survival, terrorism, leadership, and genocide.

Outlining a series of key themes, ideas, and values associated with Homer and Homeric poetry, Homer- A Guide for the Perplexed explores the question of the formation of the Iliad and the Odyssey - the so-called 'Homeric Problem'.

Along with the Odyssey, Homer's epic poem about the Trojan War is one of the great masterpieces of ancient Greek literature.

Chronicling the last year of the Trojan War, Homer's Iliad was the first great war poem. As the first of the major epics, it stands as the prototype for all successors. More than a war poem, the Iliad also offers plenty of information about the ancient Greek social structure.

Attributed to Homer, The Iliad, along with The Odyssey, is among the oldest literary documents in the Greek language. This epic war story depicts seven key weeks during the battle for Ilium, or Troy, culminating in the decisive battle between Achilles and Hector. More importantly, The Iliad attempts to define the qualities of the heroic character. Here in a single volume, students will find some of the leading critical analyses available on this ancient work. Completely updated, and incorporating the best new material available, this Bloom’s Modern Critical Interpretations edition is especially suited for those working on complex research papers. The full-length essays are accompanied by additional helpful features, including a chronology, background information on the contributors, and a bibliography.

Homer, the legendary Greek poet, is often credited with having created The Iliad and The Odyssey. Scholars debate whether such a figure actually existed, yet what remains certain is the importance of these two works as foundational texts of Western literature. This volume explores Homer's transformative effect on epic and bardic poetry, as well as his narrative technique and use of language and meter.This is an electronic version of the original edition of this Bloom's Modern Critical Views title, containing all the classic essays published in the first print edition.

A fantastic look at the life and times of the ancient Greek epic poet Homer by famed anthropologist Andrew Lang.

Though the true identity of Homer is a mystery—it has been suggested Homer could be one man, two, or even the name of a school of bards—Bloom calls Homer's work nothing short of genius.

In over 6,700 entries written by the very best of classical scholars from around the world, the Dictionary provides coverage of Greek and Roman history, literature, myth, religion, linguistics, philosophy, law,science, art, archaeology, near eastern studies, and late antiquity. New entries supplement the existing material, including entries on topics such as Adrasteia, Latin anthologies, Jewish art, ancient religious beliefs, emotions, film, gender, kinship, and many more.