Catalog Search Results
Author
Language
English
Description
HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. When Paris falls in love with legendary beauty Helen of Troy, the devastating effects of their affair on their families and fellow citizens are unimaginable. Battle lines are drawn, alliances are forged, and as the Greeks and Trojans march into battle, the resilience and humanity of all will be tested. In his epic story of divine ego, human frailty, and the ravages...
Author
Language
English
Description
This book embarks on an exploration of the timeless epics, The Iliad and The Odyssey, attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer. Each chapter delves into different aspects of these monumental works, unraveling the heroic narratives, mythical landscapes, and enduring themes that have captivated readers for centuries.
Author
Language
English
Description
Draws on Plato to argue that Homer elevated private life as the locus of true friendship and the catalyst of the highest human excellence.
Offering a new, Plato-inspired reading of the Iliad and the Odyssey, this book traces the divergent consequences of love of honor and love of one's own private life for human excellence, justice, and politics. Analyzing Homer's intricate character portraits, Michelle M. Kundmueller concludes that the poet shows...
Author
Language
English
Description
Friendship encompasses a wide range of social bonds, from playground companionship and wartime camaraderie to modern marriages and Facebook links. For many, friendship is more meaningful than familial ties. And yet it is our least codified relationship, with no legal standing or bureaucratic definition. In A Tremendous Thing, Gregory Jusdanis explores the complex, sometimes contradictory nature of friendship, reclaiming its importance in both society...
Author
Language
English
Description
The Iliad: Join Achilles at the Gates of Troy as he slays Hector to Avenge the death of Patroclus. Here is a story of love and war, hope and despair, and honor and glory. The recent major motion picture Helen of Troy starring Brad Pitt proves that this epic is as relevant today as it was twenty five hundred years ago when it was first written. So, journey back to the Trojan War with Homer and relive the grandest adventure of all times. The Odyssey:...
Author
Language
Français
Description
Bienvenue dans la collection Les Fiches de lecture d'Universalis
Au milieu du VIIIe siècle avant J.-C., un poète grec venu d'Asie Mineure, Homère, aurait composé en hexamètres dactyliques deux magistrales épopées, L'Iliade et L'Odyssée, mais le mystère entoure encore aujourd'hui ces deux textes : Homère a-t-il réellement existé ? A-t-il composé une ou deux épopées ? L'Iliade et L'Odyssée ne sont-elles pas plutt le fruit d'un travail...
48) The Iliad
Author
Language
English
Description
"Gillian Cross's fine retelling of Homer's epic story captures all the heroism and savagery of war and shows why the 'Iliad' has been called the first tragedy and the greatest literary achievement of Greek civilization"--Front jacket flap.
Author
Language
Español
Description
Patroclo, un joven príncipe torpe, sigue a Aquiles a la guerra, sin saber que los años siguientes pondrán a prueba todo lo que han aprendido, todo lo que aprecian. Y que, antes de que esté listo, se verá obligado a entregar a su amigo en manos de Fate. Ambientada durante la Guerra de Troya.
Patroclus, an awkward young prince, follows Achilles into war, little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they have learned, everything...
Author
Language
English
Description
The Iliad dealing with the final stages of the Trojan War and The Odyssey with return and aftermath were central to the Classical Greeks' self identity and world view. Epic poems attributed to Homer, they underpinned ideas about heroism, masculinity and identity; about glory, sacrifice and the pity of war; about what makes life worth living. From Achilles, Patroclus and Agamemnon in the Greek camp, Hektor, Paris and Helen in Troy's citadel, the drama...
Author
Language
English
Description
The Trojan War, captured forever in Homer's epic poem the Iliad, resonates to the present day in the popular imagination, and this magnificent confrontation continues to exert a tremendous influence on modern audiences. But did Troy actually exist? And if so, where is it located? Was the Trojan War actually fought? If it was, did it take place over the course of ten years, as Homer wrote, or was it a much longer series of battles? And why was the...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Unlock the more straightforward side of The Iliad with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!
This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Iliad by Homer, a classic epos which has inspired countless other artistic works in the Western world, and which narrates the feats of glorious heroes. At the center of the story is Achilles, an invincible hero, whose anger influences the course of a war, and whose fight against the brave Hector...
Author
Language
English
Description
When first published Walker's versions of the Iliad and the Odyssey attracted attention for the quality of the writing. Multi-award-winning author Gillian Cross makes two of the greatest stories in the world come alive for children in her strong, clear, deceptively simple retellings, which are faithful to the spirit and structure of Homer's epic poems, and this new bind-up in a friendly format comes complete with an introduction.
Author
Language
English
Description
"The Complete Works of Homer" is a meticulously curated anthology that brings together the iconic masterpieces of ancient Greek literature – "The Iliad," "The Odyssey," and "The Homeric Hymns" – accompanied by captivating illustrations. Homer's epic narratives are renowned for their profound impact on Western literature and culture.
In "The Iliad," readers are transported to the Trojan War, witnessing the clash of heroes and gods in a tale of...
Author
Series
Language
Français
Description
Décryptez L'Iliade d'Homère avec l'analyse du PetitLitteraire.fr!
Que faut-il retenir de L'Iliade, l'épopée mythique de la littérature antique? Retrouvez tout ce que vous devez savoir sur cette œuvre dans une analyse complète et détaillée.
Vous trouverez notamment dans cette fiche:
• Un résumé complet
• Une présentation des personnages principaux tels que Achille et Hector
• Une analyse des spécificités de l'œuvre :...
Author
Language
English
Description
The Greek word translated as Socrates is actually a compound that means save from death and power over, so the intent of the compound is to point to one who has power over life and deathand that one is Christ. Harold North Fowler, in his introduction to The Apology, says that the high moral character and genuine religious faith of Socrates are made abundantly clear throughout this whole discourse. It would seem almost incredible that the Athenian...
Author
Language
English
Description
Les proponemos un libro que va más allá del proceso de la maternidad, ilusionante pero también generador de dudas y temores: nos sumerge en el apasionante mundo perinatal, desde antes del embarazo hasta el vínculo con el bebé y sus repercusiones en el presente y el futuro.
No existe un libro en español que nos lo plantee con el conocimiento de causa de tres autores que se han decidido a divulgar sus vastos conocimientos, en el escenario de ejemplos...
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Suggest a purchase. Submit Request