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The Black Hunter: Forms Of Thought And Forms Of Society In The Greek World
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No One Can Fail To Admire The Brilliance Of The Connections Vidalnaquet Suggests . . . Audacity Has Been Characteristic Of Vidalnaquet'S Career From The Start; It Marked His Activities As A Historian Engag In The Political Struggle; It Is Visible At Work In Every Page Of This Book.Bernard Knox, From The Forewordthe Black Hunter Travels Through The Mountains And Forests Of Greek Mythology, Living On The Frontier Of The Citystate, Of Adulthood, Of Class, Of Ethics, Of Sexuality. Taking Its Title From This Figure, The Black Hunter Approaches The Greek World From Its Margins And Charts The Elaborate System Of Oppositions That Pervaded Greek Culture And Society: Cultivated And Wild, Citizen And Foreigner, Real And Imaginary, God And Man. Organizing His Discussions Around Four Principle Themesspace And Time; Youth And Warriors; Women, Slaves, And Artisans; And The City Of Vision And Of Realitypierre Vidalnaquet Focuses On The Congruence Of The Textual And The Actual, On The Patterns That Link Literary, Philosophical, And Historical Works With Such Social Activities As War, Slavery, Education, And Commemoration. The Black Hunter Probes The Interplay Of World View, Language, And Social Practice To Bring Into Dialogue That Which Does Not Naturally Communicate According To The Usual Criteria Of Historical Judgement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Black Hunter'? A: 'The Black Hunter' explores the margins of Greek society, examining themes of space, time, youth, social class, and ethics through the lens of Greek mythology.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Black Hunter' is Pierre Vidal-Naquet, a prominent historian known for his audacious approach to historical analysis.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: 'The Black Hunter' discusses four principal themes: space and time, youth and warriors, women, slaves, and artisans, as well as the contrasting visions of the city in literature and reality.
- Q: Is this book considered a scholarly work? A: Yes, 'The Black Hunter' is a scholarly work that combines literary, philosophical, and historical analysis, making it suitable for academic study.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The book is listed as being in 'Very Good' condition, indicating it has been well maintained with minimal wear.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'The Black Hunter' is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Black Hunter' contains a total of 392 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its themes.
- Q: When was 'The Black Hunter' published? A: The book was published on July 30, 1998.
- Q: What is the target audience for this book? A: 'The Black Hunter' is targeted at readers interested in Greek history, mythology, and social structures, including scholars, students, and general readers.
- Q: Are there any notable reviews of this book? A: Yes, notable reviews, such as one by Bernard Knox, commend Vidal-Naquet's brilliance in connecting historical and cultural themes, highlighting the audacity of his approach.