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Why Homer Matters: A History
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Complex, Personal, And Profound ... A Brash And Brave Piece Of Writing ... Filled With The Swords And Spears That Inflict The Carnage Of The Iliad. The Wall Street Journalwhy Homer Matters Is A Magical Journey Of Discovery Across Wide Stretches Of The Past, Sewn Together By The Iliad And The Odyssey And Their Metaphors Of Life And Trouble. Homer'S Poemstransmitted Orally Across The Generations, Shaped And Reshaped In A Living, Selfrenewing Traditionoccupy, As Adam Nicolson Writes A Third Space In The Way We Relate To The Past: Not As Memory, Which Lasts No More Than Three Generations, Nor As The Objective Accounts Of History, But As Epic, Invented After Memory But Before History, Poetry Which Aims To Bind The Wounds That Time Inflicts.The Homeric Poems Are Among The Oldest Stories We Have, Drawing On Deep Roots In The Eurasian Steppes Beyond The Black Sea, But Emerging At A Time Around 2000 Bc When The People Who Would Become The Greeks Came South And Both Clashed And Fused With The More Sophisticated Inhabitants Of The Eastern Mediterranean.The Poems, Which Ask The Eternal Questions About The Individual And The Community, Honor And Service, Love And War, Tell Us How We Became Who We Are.
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- Q: What is 'Why Homer Matters: A History' about? A: 'Why Homer Matters' explores the significance of Homer's epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, and their impact on understanding history and culture, emphasizing their role in shaping individual and community identity.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Why Homer Matters: A History' is Adam Nicolson.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Why Homer Matters: A History' was published on November 10, 2015.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Why Homer Matters: A History'? A: The book contains 336 pages.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes such as honor, service, love, war, and how these elements contribute to the formation of identity and culture.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to Homer? A: Yes, 'Why Homer Matters' is written in an accessible manner and is suitable for readers who are new to Homer and his works.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is listed as new.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of this book? A: Yes, this is a reprint edition of 'Why Homer Matters: A History'.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Why Homer Matters: A History' is categorized under Criticism & Theory.