The Madness of Epic: Reading Insanity from Homer to Statius (Oxford Classical Monographs) Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

The Madness of Epic: Reading Insanity from Homer to Statius (Oxford Classical Monographs) Book

The Madness of Epic : Hardback : Oxford University Press : 9780198152453 : 0198152450 : 27 Aug 1998 : Madness features in many ancient epics: not only do characters go mad, but madness often plays an important thematic role. This book examines the representation and poetic function of madness in epic poetry (including the work of Homer, Virgil, and Ovid), addresses the difficulty of defining madness, and discusses how each epic explores the theme in a unique way.Read More

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    Madness features in many ancient epics: not only do characters go mad, but madness often plays an important thematic role. This book examines the representation and poetic function of madness in epic poetry (including the work of Homer, Virgil, and Ovid), addresses the difficulty of defining madness, and discusses how each epic explores the theme in a unique way.

  • 0198152450
  • 9780198152453
  • Debra Hershkowitz
  • 25 June 1998
  • Clarendon Press
  • Hardcover (Book)
  • 360
  • New edition
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