The war that killed Achilles: the true story of Homer's Iliad and the Trojan War
(Book)
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Published:
New York, N.Y. : Viking, 2009.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
xix, 296 pages : map ; 24 cm.
Status:
Essex Adult Nonfiction
883 ALE
Description
Many have forgotten that the subject of the "Illiad" was war--not merely the poetical romance of the war at Troy, but war, in all its enduring devastation. This groundbreaking reading of Homer's epic poem restores the poet's vision of the tragedy of war, addressing many of the central questions that define the war experience of every age.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780670021123, 0670021121
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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-277) and index.
Description
Many have forgotten that the subject of the "Illiad" was war--not merely the poetical romance of the war at Troy, but war, in all its enduring devastation. This groundbreaking reading of Homer's epic poem restores the poet's vision of the tragedy of war, addressing many of the central questions that define the war experience of every age.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Alexander, C. (2009). The war that killed Achilles: the true story of Homer's Iliad and the Trojan War. New York, N.Y., Viking.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Alexander, Caroline, 1956-. 2009. The War That Killed Achilles: The True Story of Homer's Iliad and the Trojan War. New York, N.Y., Viking.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Alexander, Caroline, 1956-, The War That Killed Achilles: The True Story of Homer's Iliad and the Trojan War. New York, N.Y., Viking, 2009.
MLA Citation (style guide)Alexander, Caroline. The War That Killed Achilles: The True Story of Homer's Iliad and the Trojan War. New York, N.Y., Viking, 2009.
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