{"product_id":"the-measure-of-homer-9781108428316","title":"The Measure of Homer","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHomer was the greatest and most influential Greek poet. This book explores central themes in the reception of the Homeric poems in antiquity, and pays particular attention to Homer's importance in shaping ancient culture. It will appeal to all those seriously interested in Greek and Roman literature and culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'… endlessly interesting book … the importance of [Hunter]'s elegant elucidation of the historical 'reception' of Homer is that it casts instructive light on the ancient world.' Classics For All\u003cbr\u003e'H. convincingly demonstrates how greatly modern interpretations of perennially popular Homeric scenes (such as Odysseus among the Sirens or Achilles and his lyre) can be enriched by engaging with ancient readers as diverse as Horace, Dio Chrysostom, Clement of Alexandria and Sextus Empiricus along the way.' Anna Stelow, Religious Studies Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Placing Homer; 2. Homer and the divine; 3. The Golden Verses; 4. Homer among the scholars; 5. The pleasures of song.","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52084542210391,"sku":"9781108428316","price":42.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781108428316.jpg?v=1762206744","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-measure-of-homer-9781108428316","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}