| Description |
2 videodiscs : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guide (i, 59 pages ; 22 cm) |
| Series |
The Great Courses |
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Great Courses.
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| System Details |
DVD. |
| Performer |
Elizabeth Vandiver, lecturer. |
| Summary |
Dr. Vandiver introduces the great epic of ancient Greeks, the Iliad. She addresses critical and interpretative issues, and gives background information on cultural assumptions. |
| Contents |
Part 1. Lecture 1. Introduction to Homeric epic -- Lecture 2. The Homeric question -- Lecture 3. Glory, honor and the wrath of Achillies -- Lecture 4. Within the walls of Troy -- Lecture 5. The embassy to Achilles -- Lecture 6. The paradox of glory -- Lecture 7. The role of the gods -- Lecture 8. The longest day -- Lecture 9. The death of Patroklos -- Lecture 10. Achilles returns to battle -- Lecture 11. Achilles and Hektor -- Lecture 12. Enemies' tears--Achilles and Priam. |
| Note |
For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Subject |
Homer. Iliad.
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Mythology, Greek -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Genre |
Educational films.
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| Added Author |
Vandiver, Elizabeth.
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Teaching Company.
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| Added Title |
Homer's Iliad |
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Iliad.
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| ISBN |
1565857399 |
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9781565857391 |
| Music No. |
301 Teaching Company |
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