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The Best of the Achaeans: Concepts of the Hero in Archaic Greek Poetry,New
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Despite widespread interest in the Greek hero as a cult figure, little was written about the relationship between the cult practices and the portrayals of the hero in poetry. The first edition of The Best of the Achaeans bridged that gap, raising new questions about what could be known or conjectured about Greek heroes. In this revised edition, which features a new preface by the author, Gregory Nagy reconsiders his conclusions in the light of the subsequent debate and resumes his discussion of the special status of heroes in ancient Greek life and poetry. His book remains an engaging introduction both to the concept of the hero in Hellenic civilization and to the poetic forms through which the hero is defined: the Iliad and Odyssey in particular and archaic Greek poetry in general.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Best of the Achaeans'? A: The main theme of 'The Best of the Achaeans' is the exploration of the concept of the hero in archaic Greek poetry, particularly focusing on the relationship between cult practices and the literary portrayals of heroes.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Best of the Achaeans' is Gregory Nagy, a prominent scholar in the field of Greek literature and culture.
- Q: What is the publication date of the revised edition? A: The revised edition of 'The Best of the Achaeans' was published on November 20, 1998.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book 'The Best of the Achaeans' contains a total of 424 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'The Best of the Achaeans' suitable for beginners? A: Yes, 'The Best of the Achaeans' serves as an engaging introduction to the concept of the hero in Hellenic civilization, making it suitable for beginners and those new to the subject.
- Q: Does this book include any new content compared to the first edition? A: Yes, the revised edition features a new preface by Gregory Nagy, which reconsiders his previous conclusions in light of ongoing debates about Greek heroes.
- Q: What are the key poetic works discussed in the book? A: The key poetic works discussed in 'The Best of the Achaeans' include Homer's 'Iliad' and 'Odyssey' as well as other forms of archaic Greek poetry.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'The Best of the Achaeans' falls under the category of Criticism & Theory.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is brand new, ensuring that it is in pristine condition for readers.