Description
Book SynopsisA study of the "Homeric Centos", a pastiche poem on a biblical theme composed by the Theodosian Empress Eudocia using only verses from the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey". This text introduces readers to the poem as a comparative reading of Homer and the bible, based upon inter-textual associations.
Trade ReviewUsher argued his case well and enthusiastically, and in making Eudocia's work readily available and known , he has laid the foundation for its interpretation. * Phoenix *
U.'s book sets Eudocia in an entirely fresh light, as direct descendant of the Homeric rhapsodes. * The Classical Review *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Foreword Chapter 2 Acknowledgements Chapter 3 Note on Citation Style Chapter 4 Introduction Part 5 Part I. Cento Contexts Chapter 6 Understanding the Homeric Centos Chapter 7 Eudocia Augusta: Reader-Rhapsode Part 8 Part II. Cento Poetrics Chapter 9 Accomodations Chapter 10 Enjambement Part 11 Part III. Cento Semiotics and Aesthethics Chapter 12 Themes and Intertextuality Chapter 13 Composition by Theme Chapter 14 Themes from the Odyssey Chapter 15 Themes from the Iliad Chapter 16 References Chapter 17 Index
