{"product_id":"the-trojan-epic-9780801886355","title":"The Trojan Epic","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrilliantly revitalized by James, the Trojan Epic will appeal to a wide range of readers interested in Greek mythology and the legend of Troy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJames's accessible, lively rendition of Quintus's poem deserves to alter the face of ancient epic studies... He fuses a flexible and nuanced form of the ancient hexameter rhythm with contemporary idiom. His Posthomerica includes a superb introduction, lucid commentary, bibliography, index of the occurrence of proper names, and summaries of the action of each Book... A landmark publication. -- Edith Hall Times Literary Supplement 2005 Amazingly, the first full-scale introduction to Quintus and his poem in English. -- Martijn Cuypers Bryn Mawr Classical Review 2005 This third-century CE poem-which deals with the events surrounding Homer's Iliad and Odyssey-has been unfairly neglected and even denigrated by scholars more familiar with the Homeric epics. James attempts to rectify this situation in this comprehensive book. Choice 2005 Provides an excellent and accessible introduction, translation, and commentary for this neglected epic. -- Jean Alvares Classical Outlook 2006 Through J.'s industry and scholarship Quintus is served well in this volume, which will generate interest in the Trojan Epic and pave the way for a much-needed literary reappraisal. -- Katerina Carvounis Journal of Hellenic Studies 2006 Posthomerica clearly aims to be a work of scholarship. -- Robert Schmiel Mouseion: Journal of Classical Association of Canada 2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eThe Trojan Epic\u003cbr\u003e1. Penthesileia\u003cbr\u003e2. Memnon\u003cbr\u003e3. The Death of Achilles\u003cbr\u003e4. The Funeral Games of Achilles\u003cbr\u003e5. The Contest for the Armor of Achilles\u003cbr\u003e6. The Arrival of Eurypylos\u003cbr\u003e7. The Arrival of Neoptolemos\u003cbr\u003e8. The Death of Eurypylos\u003cbr\u003e9. The Arrival of Philoktetes\u003cbr\u003e10. The Death of Paris\u003cbr\u003e11. The Defense of Troy\u003cbr\u003e12. The Wooden Horse\u003cbr\u003e13. The Sack of Troy\u003cbr\u003e14. The Departure of the Greeks\u003cbr\u003eCritical Summary\u003cbr\u003eCommentary\u003cbr\u003eIndex of Names\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hopkins Fulfillment Service","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49938094621015,"sku":"9780801886355","price":23.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780801886355.jpg?v=1738719515","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-trojan-epic-9780801886355","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}