{"product_id":"classical-epic","title":"Classical Epic","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the ancient world Homer was recognised as the fountainhead of culture. His poems, the \u003ci\u003eIliad\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eOdyssey\u003c\/i\u003e, were universally admired as examples of great literature which could never be surpassed. In this study, Richard Jenkyns re-examines the two Homeric epics and the work that is perhaps their closest rival, the \u003ci\u003eAeneid\u003c\/i\u003e of Virgil. A wide range of topics is covered, including chapters on heroism and tragedy in the \u003ci\u003eIliad\u003c\/i\u003e, morality in the \u003ci\u003eOdyssey\u003c\/i\u003e and Virgil's skilful reworking of elements from the two earlier epics. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEssential reading for those who are unfamiliar with the works of Homer and Virgil, the author's lively and provocative approach will also appeal to more experienced scholars of classical literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252298207576,"sku":"9781853991332","price":26.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781853991332.jpg?v=1771916469","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/classical-epic","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}