The War at Troy - Couverture souple

Powell, Barry B

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1425722784 ISBN 13 : 9781425722784

Editeur : Xlibris, Corp., 2006

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Barry B. Powell is one of the most acclaimed Homerists of his generation. He discovered the connection between the invention of the Greek alphabet and the making of Homer's texts (Homer and the Origin of the Greek Alphabet). He is the author of several best selling books, including Classical Myth (5th edition), the most widely read critical study of antiquity in the world. His The Greeks: Culture, History, Society (with Ian Morris) is used in many college classrooms. His Homer is the best short introduction to the poet. He has also published poetry (Rooms Containing Falcons), novels (Ramses in Nighttown), and written screenplays (Helen, Queen of Sparta). Here he retells the story of the Trojan War from the Judgment of Paris to the fall of Troy. The narrative, while wry, farcical, droll, or cruel, is based on an accomplished professional's knowledge of ancient traditions. Here is the founding story of Western civilization-the blood and guts, foolish love, and moral crisis-but told with brilliant humor and wit as never before. If you're in the right mood, this is the funniest book you will ever read.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Xlibris, Corp.
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1425722784
• ISBN 13: 9781425722784
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 300
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible