The Ancient Greek Hero in 24 Hours
Author | : Gregory Nagy |
Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
Total Pages | : 657 |
Release | : 2020-01-10 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780674241688 |
ISBN-13 | : 0674241681 |
Rating | : 4/5 (681 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Ancient Greek Hero in 24 Hours by : Gregory Nagy
Download or read book The Ancient Greek Hero in 24 Hours written by Gregory Nagy and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2020-01-10 with total page 657 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ancient Greeks’ concept of “the hero” was very different from what we understand by the term today. In 24 installments, based on the Harvard course Nagy has taught and refined since the 1970s, The Ancient Greek Hero in 24 Hours explores civilization’s roots in Classical literature—a lineage that continues to challenge and inspire us.