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For thousands of years, The Odyssey has resonated throughout the Western world. Homer has been an original source of inspiration to writers, painters, sculptors, and filmmakers, as well as a vital source of information about the mythology, history, and culture of ancient Greece. This casebook uniquely blends commentary and primary documents, situating the epic within historical contexts that are important for students to understand.
The literary analysis chapter is ideal for readers coming to The Odyssey for the first time, introducing the work with a chronology of events and identification of major characters and themes. Topical chapters carefully consider matters of mythology, geography, archeology, and class issues pertinent to The Odyssey. Excerpts from classical and scholarly sources, including Herodotus, Plato, Thucydides, and Bulfinch, help students understand the historical framework, and materials from government documents and newspaper accounts help students make connections betweenThe Odyssey's thematic ideas and current events, such as the September 11th attacks and the ongoing conflict in Ireland.
Contents
Introduction
A Literary Analysis of Homer's The Odyssey: Transformation and Return
Greek Mythology and Homer
The Geography of The Odyssey
Summary of Archeological Excavations
The Historical Context of The Odyssey
The Trojan War Myth and Legend
Supporting Players in The Odyssey: The Underclasses
Contemporary Applications: The Problem of Revenge
Contemporary Applications: The Athlete and Athletics
Contemporary Applications: The Evolution of the Heroic Ideal
Index
