The Mortal Hero

Author : Seth L. Schein
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2023-04-28
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780520341067

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The Mortal Hero by Seth L. Schein Pdf

From the Preface:This book is addressed mainly to non-specialist readers who do not know Greek and who read, study, or teach the Iliad in translation; it also is meant for classical scholars whose professional specialization has prevented them from keeping abreast of recent work on Homer. It is grounded in technical scholarship, to which it constantly referes and is intended to contribute, and I hope that even Homeric specialists will find ideas and interpretations to interest them. I have tried to present clearly what seem to me the most valuable results of modern research and criticism of the Iliad while setting forth my own views. My goal has been to interpret the poem as much as possible on its own mythological, religious, ethical, and artistic terms. The topics and problems I focus on are those that have arisen most often and most insistently when I have thought the poem, in translation and in the original, as I have done every year since 1968. This book is a literary study of the Iliad. I have not discussed historical, archaeologoical, or even linguistic questions except where they are directly relevant to literary interpretation. Throughout I have emphasized what is thematically, ethically, and artistically distinctive in the Iliad in contrast to the conventions of the poetic tradition of which it is an end product.

Author : Stephen Fry
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781797204550

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Heroes by Stephen Fry Pdf

In this sequel to the bestselling Mythos, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry moves from the exploits of the Olympian gods to the deeds of mortal heroes. Perseus. Jason. Atalanta. Theseus. Heracles. Rediscover the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths. Whether recounting a tender love affair or a heroic triumph, Fry deftly finds resonance with our own modern minds and hearts. Illustrated throughout with classical art inspired by the myths, this gorgeous volume invites you to explore a captivating world with a brilliant storyteller as your guide. • Each adventure is infused with Fry's distinctive voice and writing style. • Connoisseurs of the Greek myths will appreciate this fresh-yet-reverential interpretation, while newcomers will feel welcome. • Retellings brim with humor and emotion. "Mostly Chiron saw in the child, and the young man he became, boundless courage, athleticism, intelligence, and ambition. He saw too lots of words beginning with 'self,' which gave him pause. Self-belief, self-possession, self-righteousness, self-confidence, self-love. Perhaps these characteristics are as necessary to a hero as courage." In Heroes, Fry draws out the humor and pathos in both tender love affairs and heroic battles, and reveals each myth's relevance for our own time. • A collector's edition filled with classical art inspired by the myths and a luxe, foil-stamped jacket • Perfect gift for mythology and history buffs, lovers of ancient Greece, art aficionados, and devoted fans of Stephen Fry • Add it to the shelf with books like Circe by Madeline Miller, Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman, and Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes by Edith Hamilton

Author : Gregory Nagy
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 657 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-10
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780674244191

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The Ancient Greek Hero in 24 Hours by Gregory Nagy Pdf

What does it mean to be a hero? The ancient Greeks who gave us Achilles and Odysseus had a very different understanding of the term than we do today. Based on the legendary Harvard course that Gregory Nagy has taught for well over thirty years, The Ancient Greek Hero in 24 Hours explores the roots of Western civilization and offers a masterclass in classical Greek literature. We meet the epic heroes of Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey, but Nagy also considers the tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, the songs of Sappho and Pindar, and the dialogues of Plato. Herodotus once said that to read Homer was to be a civilized person. To discover Nagy’s Homer is to be twice civilized. “Fascinating, often ingenious... A valuable synthesis of research finessed over thirty years.” —Times Literary Supplement “Nagy exuberantly reminds his readers that heroes—mortal strivers against fate, against monsters, and...against death itself—form the heart of Greek literature... [He brings] in every variation on the Greek hero, from the wily Theseus to the brawny Hercules to the ‘monolithic’ Achilles to the valiantly conflicted Oedipus.” —Steve Donoghue, Open Letters Monthly

Author : Rick Barba,Ubisoft
Publisher : Dark Horse Comics
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2022-11-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781506720487

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Immortals Fenyx Rising: A Traveler's Guide to the Golden Isle by Rick Barba,Ubisoft Pdf

Welcome to Chryse, the Golden Isle! The king of the gods himself, Zeus, presents you with this indispensable travel guide to the ancient Greek island from Ubisoft’s Immortals Fenyx Rising video game. Follow the king of the gods on an expedition across the different regions of the dazzling island of Chryse: whether strolling through the lush painted gardens of the goddess Aphrodite, battling inside Ares’s fortress, or planning a boat trip across the river Styx, this full-color travel guide will keep you alive and thriving. In this glorious hardcover, readers will discover all about each region’s landmarks, secrets and legendary myths and will enjoy Zeus’s hot goss on the rest of the pantheon! Immortals Fenyx Rising: A Traveler's Guide to the Golden Isle is a must have for any fan of Immortals Fenyx Rising and Greek mythology.

Author : Kathleen Cherry
Publisher : Orca Book Publishers
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2016-03-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781459809833

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Everyday Hero by Kathleen Cherry Pdf

When a new friend challenges Alice, who has Asperger’s, to step outside her comfort zone, Alice decides to revise her rules in this novel for middle readers.

Author : J. Peter Euben
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2009-01-10
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781400825585

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Platonic Noise by J. Peter Euben Pdf

Platonic Noise brings classical and contemporary writings into conversation to enrich our experience of modern life and politics. Drawing on writers as diverse as Plato, Homer, Nietzsche, Borges, Don DeLillo, and Philip Roth, Peter Euben shows us the relevance of both popular literature and ancient Greek thought to current questions of loss, mourning, and democracy--all while arguing for the redeeming qualities of political and intellectual work and making an original case against presentism. Juxtaposing ancient and contemporary texts, politics, and culture, Euben reflects on a remarkable range of recent issues and controversies. He discusses Stoic cosmopolitanism and globalization, takes a critical look at Nietzsche's own efforts to make the Greeks speak to the issues of his day, examines a Greek tragedy through Hannah Arendt's eyes, compares the role of comedy in ancient Athens and contemporary America, analyzes political theory as a reaction to an acute sense of loss, and considers questions of agency and morality. Platonic Noise makes a case for reading political theory and politics through literature. Working as much through example as through explicit argument, Euben casts the literary memory of Athenian democracy as a crucial cultural resource and a presence in contemporary political and theoretical debates. In so doing, he reasserts the moral value of what we used to call participatory democracy and the practical value of seeing ourselves with the help of insights from long-gone Greeks.

Author : Folklore Society (Great Britain)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1897
Category : Folklore
ISBN : UOM:39015024072558

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Publications by Folklore Society (Great Britain) Pdf

Author : Madeline Miller
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780316556330

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Circe by Madeline Miller Pdf

This #1 New York Times bestseller is a "bold and subversive retelling of the goddess's story" that brilliantly reimagines the life of Circe, formidable sorceress of The Odyssey (Alexandra Alter, TheNew York Times). In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child -- not powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring like her mother. Turning to the world of mortals for companionship, she discovers that she does possess power -- the power of witchcraft, which can transform rivals into monsters and menace the gods themselves. Threatened, Zeus banishes her to a deserted island, where she hones her occult craft, tames wild beasts and crosses paths with many of the most famous figures in all of mythology, including the Minotaur, Daedalus and his doomed son Icarus, the murderous Medea, and, of course, wily Odysseus. But there is danger, too, for a woman who stands alone, and Circe unwittingly draws the wrath of both men and gods, ultimately finding herself pitted against one of the most terrifying and vengeful of the Olympians. To protect what she loves most, Circe must summon all her strength and choose, once and for all, whether she belongs with the gods she is born from, or the mortals she has come to love. With unforgettably vivid characters, mesmerizing language, and page-turning suspense, Circe is a triumph of storytelling, an intoxicating epic of family rivalry, palace intrigue, love and loss, as well as a celebration of indomitable female strength in a man's world. #1 New York Times Bestseller -- named one of the Best Books of the Year by NPR, the Washington Post, People, Time, Amazon, Entertainment Weekly, Bustle, Newsweek, the A.V. Club, Christian Science Monitor, Refinery 29, Buzzfeed, Paste, Audible, Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, Thrillist, NYPL, Self, Real Simple, Goodreads, Boston Globe, Electric Literature, BookPage, the Guardian, Book Riot, Seattle Times, and Business Insider.

Author : Alfred Trübner Nutt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1888
Category : Arthurian romances
ISBN : OXFORD:N11510041

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Studies on the Legend of the Holy Grail by Alfred Trübner Nutt Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1888
Category : Folklore
ISBN : UCAL:B4684605

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Publications of the Folk-lore Society by Anonim Pdf

Author : Joseph Jacobs,Alfred Trübner Nutt,Arthur Robinson Wright,William Crooke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1904
Category : Electronic journals
ISBN : STANFORD:36105010375280

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Folklore by Joseph Jacobs,Alfred Trübner Nutt,Arthur Robinson Wright,William Crooke Pdf

Most vols. for 1890- contain list of members of the Folk-lore Society.

Author : Jasper Griffin
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0198140266

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Homer on Life and Death by Jasper Griffin Pdf

This book demonstrates how Homeric poetry manages to confer significance on persons and actions, interpreting the world and the lives of the people who inhabit it. Taking central themes like characterization, death, and the gods, the author argues that current ideas of the limitations of "oral poetry" are unreal, and that Homer embodies a view of the world both unique and profound.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1884
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : NYPL:33433019836315

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The Journal of speculative philosophy by Anonim Pdf

Author : Douglas Hyde
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Social Science
ISBN : UCBK:C055272979

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Beside the Fire by Douglas Hyde Pdf

Author : Jin Yong
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781250220615

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A Hero Born by Jin Yong Pdf

The epic Chinese classic and phenomenon published in the US for the first time! Featured in iO9's 2019 Fall Preview. Set in ancient China, in a world where kung fu is magic, kingdoms vie for power and the battle to become the ultimate kung fu master unfolds, an unlikely hero is born... in the first book in the epic Legends of the Condor Heroes by the critically acclaimed master of the genre, Jin Yong. After his father—a devoted Song patriot—is murdered by the Jin empire, Guo Jing and his mother flee to the plains of Ghengis Khan and his people for refuge. For one day he must face his mortal enemy in battle in the Garden of the Drunken Immortals. Under the tutelage of Genghis Khan and The Seven Heroes of the South, Guo Jing hones his kung fu skills. Humble, loyal and perhaps not always wise, Guo Jing faces a destiny both great and terrible. However, in a land divided—and a future largely unknown—Guo Jing must navigate love and war, honor and betrayal before he can face his own fate and become the hero he’s meant to be. Legends of the Condor Heroes A Hero Born A Bond Undone A Snake Lies Waiting A Heart Divided