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Exile and the Poetics of Loss in Greek Tradition
Nancy Sultan
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Description for Exile and the Poetics of Loss in Greek Tradition
Hardback. This text examines the theme of heroic exile and return in Greek poetic tradition, from the archaic epic of Homer to modern Greek folk poetry and song. The author argues that the hero's reputation, his glory, is managed by women - especially his wife and mother. Series: Greek Studies: Interdisciplinary Approaches. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 2AHA; 2AHM; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 161 x 17. Weight in Grams: 405.
In Exile and the Poetics of Loss in Greek Tradition, Nancy Sultan examines the theme of heroic exile and return in Greek poetic tradition from the Archaic epic of Homer to modern Greek folk poetry and song. Sultan studies issues of how husbands and wives survive separation and communicate the painful experience of loss. Focusing on the role women play as obstacles and facilitators during the hero's exile and return, Sultan argues that the hero's reputation, his glory, that which he earns through suffering in exile, is managed by women—especially his wife and mother. Without their emotional support, the hero's ... Read more
In Exile and the Poetics of Loss in Greek Tradition, Nancy Sultan examines the theme of heroic exile and return in Greek poetic tradition from the Archaic epic of Homer to modern Greek folk poetry and song. Sultan studies issues of how husbands and wives survive separation and communicate the painful experience of loss. Focusing on the role women play as obstacles and facilitators during the hero's exile and return, Sultan argues that the hero's reputation, his glory, that which he earns through suffering in exile, is managed by women—especially his wife and mother. Without their emotional support, the hero's ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
Series
Greek Studies: Interdisciplinary Approaches
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780847687510
SKU
V9780847687510
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About Nancy Sultan
Nancy Sultan is associate professor of humanities and classical studies at Illinois Wesleyan University.
Reviews for Exile and the Poetics of Loss in Greek Tradition
Sultan's book fully meets the standards and goals it sets out for itself.
Artemis Leontis, University of Michigan Nancy Sultan's book is a powerful reminder that the discourse of exile so dominant for us by Ovid is not the only one available.
Times Literary Supplement
. . . Sultan's conclusions are rewarding.
J. M. Foley,, University ... Read more
Artemis Leontis, University of Michigan Nancy Sultan's book is a powerful reminder that the discourse of exile so dominant for us by Ovid is not the only one available.
Times Literary Supplement
. . . Sultan's conclusions are rewarding.
J. M. Foley,, University ... Read more