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Andrew Porter explores characterization in Homer, from an oral-traditional point of view, through the resonance of words, themes, and back stories from the past and future. He analyzes Agamemnon's character traits in the Iliad, including his qualities as a leader, against events such as his tragic homecoming in the Odyssey.

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The book is successful in its aim of setting out Agamemnon’s characterization in the Homeric poems…Students and scholars will find a lot of value in the close readings of the texts. -- Thomas McConnell * Bryn Mawr Classical Review *

Agamemnon the Pathetic Despot

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    Publisher: Harvard University Press
    Publication Date: 31/12/2019
    ISBN13: 9780674984455, 978-0674984455
    ISBN10: 0674984455
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    Book Synopsis
    Andrew Porter explores characterization in Homer, from an oral-traditional point of view, through the resonance of words, themes, and back stories from the past and future. He analyzes Agamemnon's character traits in the Iliad, including his qualities as a leader, against events such as his tragic homecoming in the Odyssey.

    Trade Review
    The book is successful in its aim of setting out Agamemnon’s characterization in the Homeric poems…Students and scholars will find a lot of value in the close readings of the texts. -- Thomas McConnell * Bryn Mawr Classical Review *

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