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An essential point of reference for advanced students and researchers interested in ancient Greek poetry or religion. It contains a new text of the Homeric Hymn to Hermes, an English translation, detailed commentary on points of interest, and an introductory discussion of the poem's origin and significance.

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'An essential framework for scholarship on the hymn, Thomas' detailed explanations of the intended puns or of Hermes' 'hermetic' riddling statements/speeches offer not only brilliantly researched pieces of philology, but also very fine-drawn interpretations.' Gabriela Cursaru, University of Montreal
'Thomas' commentary provides a fresh and valuable instrument for the interpretation of a text, which does not fail to surprise for the stimulating new approaches it is able to offer.' Cecilia Nobili, Religious Studies Review

Table of Contents
Introduction; Text and translation; Commentary.

The Homeric Hymn to Hermes

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 2/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781009353601, 978-1009353601
      ISBN10: 1009353608
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      An essential point of reference for advanced students and researchers interested in ancient Greek poetry or religion. It contains a new text of the Homeric Hymn to Hermes, an English translation, detailed commentary on points of interest, and an introductory discussion of the poem's origin and significance.

      Trade Review
      'An essential framework for scholarship on the hymn, Thomas' detailed explanations of the intended puns or of Hermes' 'hermetic' riddling statements/speeches offer not only brilliantly researched pieces of philology, but also very fine-drawn interpretations.' Gabriela Cursaru, University of Montreal
      'Thomas' commentary provides a fresh and valuable instrument for the interpretation of a text, which does not fail to surprise for the stimulating new approaches it is able to offer.' Cecilia Nobili, Religious Studies Review

      Table of Contents
      Introduction; Text and translation; Commentary.

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