Epic Contexts
"Epic Contexts" explores the intersection of celebrated epics and their historical and cultural origins, positioning these narratives as complex historical documents rather than mere fiction. It argues that epics both reflect and refract the societies that created them, offering unique insights into past cultures.
For example, the book delves into how the "Iliad" can illuminate aspects of Bronze Ag...
"Epic Contexts" explores the intersection of celebrated epics and their historical and cultural origins, positioning these narratives as complex historical documents rather than mere fiction. It argues that epics both reflect and refract the societies that created them, offering unique insights into past cultures.
For example, the book delves into how the "Iliad" can illuminate aspects of Bronze Ag...
