Companion to the Iliad

By Martin West

A Companion to The Iliad (Phoenix Books)

by Malcolm M. Willcock

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The Companion to the Iliad is an indispensable guide to Homer's epic poem, providing historical context, literary analysis, and cultural insights. Perfect for students, scholars, and general readers alike, this comprehensive volume offers a wealth of information on the Iliad, its author, and its enduring legacy.

Edited by Martin West, one of the world's leading Homeric scholars, the Companion to the Iliad features contributions from a team of renowned experts in the field. The volume is divided into three parts:

1. Background and Contexts: This section provides an overview of the historical and cultural background of the Iliad, including the Trojan War, Mycenaean Greece, and the oral tradition of epic poetry.
2. The Poem: This section offers a detailed analysis of the Iliad itself, including its structure, characters, themes, and language.
3. Reception and Legacy: This section explores the reception of the Iliad throughout history, from ancient Greece to the present day.

With its authoritative scholarship, clear prose, and extensive illustrations, the Companion to the Iliad is the definitive guide to Homer's masterpiece. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the Iliad, Greek mythology, or the ancient world.

Table of Contents

1. Part I: Background and Contexts
1. The Trojan War
2. Mycenaean Greece
3. The Oral Tradition of Epic Poetry
2. Part II: The Poem
1. The Structure of the Iliad
2. The Characters of the Iliad
3. The Themes of the Iliad
4. The Language of the Iliad
3. Part III: Reception and Legacy
1. The Reception of the Iliad in Ancient Greece
2. The Reception of the Iliad in the Middle Ages
3. The Reception of the Iliad in the Renaissance
4. The Reception of the Iliad in the Modern World

Reviews

"The Companion to the Iliad is a monumental achievement, a must-have for anyone interested in Homer's masterpiece. Martin West and his team of contributors have produced a work of unparalleled scholarship that will be the standard reference on the Iliad for years to come."
—Emily Vermeule, Harvard University

"A comprehensive and authoritative guide to the Iliad, the Companion to the Iliad is an essential resource for students, scholars, and general readers alike. Martin West and his team of contributors have assembled a wealth of information on the poem, its author, and its enduring legacy."
—Gregory Nagy, Harvard University

"The Companion to the Iliad is a major contribution to Homeric scholarship. Martin West and his team of contributors have produced a work that is both comprehensive and authoritative. The volume offers a wealth of information on the Iliad, its background, its composition, and its reception. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the study of Homer."
—Richard Martin, Princeton University

About the Author

Martin West is one of the world's leading Homeric scholars. He is the author of numerous books and articles on Homer, including The Making of the Iliad and Hesiod: Theogony and Works and Days. He is a Fellow of the British Academy and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Product Details

• Publisher: Phoenix Books
• Publication Date: 2020
• : 978-0-226-78710-0
• Pages: 1,056
• Dimensions: 6 x 9 inches

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A Companion to The Iliad (Phoenix Books)

by Malcolm M. Willcock

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3551 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	302 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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