Homeric Variations on a Lament by Briseis
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| Author | : Casey Dué |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 166 |
| Release | : 2002 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0742522199 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780742522190 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (99 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Homeric Variations on a Lament by Briseis by : Casey Dué
Book excerpt: Due (classics, U. of Houston) examines the figure of Briseis, the concubine of Achilles in the Iliad, arguing that her role in the Iliad is greatly compressed, both in relation to the Iliad and the entire tradition of the epic cycle. Her close reading of the text shows how the Iliad refers to expanded and alternative traditions about Briseis even while asserting its own version of her story. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
