Achilles beyond fury : other faces of the hero /
The fury of Achilles serves as the central axis around which the ten insightful essays of this volume are organized. The critical approaches exhibit a commendable diversity, addressing themes related to the multifaceted nature of the Iliadic hero. This investigation is both relevant and refreshing,...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Newcastle upon Tyne, UK :
Cambridge Scholars Publishing,
2024.
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| Summary: | The fury of Achilles serves as the central axis around which the ten insightful essays of this volume are organized. The critical approaches exhibit a commendable diversity, addressing themes related to the multifaceted nature of the Iliadic hero. This investigation is both relevant and refreshing, drawing on the expertise of researchers from different academic domains. The contributions collectively focus on the striking character of the wrathful warrior of the Iliad, uncovering new perspectives, concerning potential parallels with the biblical Samson, the destructive consequences of his actions, crucial aspects about his dead and his lasting influence in the iconography of Roman Imperial Age, as well in contemporary cinema. |
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| Physical Description: | vi, 173 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 1036416607 9781036416607 |