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From Homer to Menander - (Sather Classical Lectures) by L a Post (Paperback)

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  • The Sather Classical Lectures Volume Twenty-three: From Homer to Menander offers a comprehensive study of Greek fiction, exploring the evolution of epic, tragedy, and comedy from Homer through to Menander.
  • Author(s): L a Post
  • 344 Pages
  • Literary Collections, General
  • Series Name: Sather Classical Lectures

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The Sather Classical Lectures Volume Twenty-three: From Homer to Menander offers a comprehensive study of Greek fiction, exploring the evolution of epic, tragedy, and comedy from Homer through to Menander. The author aims to bring together these distinct genres by analyzing them as representations of forces in action, a concept rooted in Aristotle's views on fiction. Through this lens, the work considers how Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, along with the tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, set the stage for Menander's comedies. The study also reexamines the role of fiction in Greek society, presenting it not only as a source of entertainment but as a powerful force in shaping moral and philosophical discourse. The book highlights how the Greek writers--while often seen as preoccupied with beauty and heroism--were deeply concerned with moral integrity, social welfare, and the examination of human life through their characters' actions and fates.

The volume delves into how Homer's poetic fiction was not just an artistic endeavor but a form of moral and philosophical exploration. Homer, particularly in the Odyssey, explores complex themes of loyalty, identity, and the human condition, contrasting characters like Odysseus and Penelope with others such as the suitors, who embody vice and corruption. The study reveals how these characters and their actions--driven by forces of fate, free will, and divine intervention--create a rich tapestry of moral lessons. The analysis extends to the influence of Aristotle's Poetics, which remains essential for understanding the philosophical framework behind Greek fiction, particularly in how it addresses the structure of tragedy and comedy. Menander's work, though less preserved, is placed in the context of this tradition, showing that comedy, like tragedy, also grapples with moral complexities, presenting a success story where virtue is ultimately rewarded. Through this study, Greek fiction is shown to be a vital force in both cultural and moral education, with profound implications for the development of Western literature and thought.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1951.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.27 Inches (H) x 5.83 Inches (W) x .77 Inches (D)
Weight: .99 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 344
Genre: Literary Collections
Sub-Genre: General
Series Title: Sather Classical Lectures
Publisher: University of California Press
Format: Paperback
Author: L a Post
Language: English
Street Date: May 27, 2022
TCIN: 1006486287
UPC: 9780520319653
Item Number (DPCI): 247-51-0154
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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