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1 online resource (1 audio file (4hr., 40 min.)) : digital. |
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digital digital recording rda |
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Modern scholar.
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Digital content provided by hoopla. |
Performer |
Lecture given by Timothy B. Shutt. |
Summary |
One of the Modern Scholar's most popular professors, Timothy B. Shutt, brings his literary acumen and trademark enthusiasm to the study of the epic poems that sit at the very wellspring of Western culture. The earliest surviving works of Greek literature, Homer's Iliad and Odyssey exert a continuing influence on modern culture, even today shaping people's values and conduct. In the tales of Achilles and Hector, of Odysseus and Penelope, Homer explored the notion of arete, which translates as "excellence" or "virtue". In these illuminating lectures, Professor Shutt delves into these great works, illustrating in fascinating detail the nature of their continuing relevance. |
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Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
Subject |
Homer. Iliad.
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Homer. Odyssey.
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Achilles (Mythological character) in literature.
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Odysseus (Greek mythology) in literature.
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Epic poetry, Greek -- History and criticism.
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Classical literature -- History and criticism.
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Trojan War -- Literature and the war.
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Added Author |
Shutt, Timothy B..
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hoopla digital.
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ISBN |
9781470320355 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) |
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1470320355 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) |
Music No. |
MWT13526706 |
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