The Iliad of Homer
Title:
The Iliad of Homer
ISBN:
9781565857391
Personal Author:
Publication Information New:
[Springfield, VA] : Teaching Co., [1999]
Physical Description:
2 videodiscs (ca. 360 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (22 cm.)
Series:
The great courses
Great courses (DVD)
Contents:
lecture 1. Introduction to Hemeric epic -- lecture 2. The Homeric question -- lecture 3. Glory, honor and the wrath of Achillies -- lecture 4. Within the walls of Troy -- lecture 5. The embassy to Achilles -- lecture 6. The paradox of glory -- lecture 7. The role of the gods -- lecture 8. The longest day -- lecture 9. The death of Patroklos -- lecture 10. Achilles returns to battle -- lecture 11. Achilles and Hector -- lecture 12. Enemies' tears, Achilles and Priam.
Abstract:
Dr. Vandiver introduces the great epic of ancient Greeks, the Iliad. She addresses critical and interpretative issues, and gives background information on cultural assumptions.
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Language:
English