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Offers the exploration of the implications of Odysseus' divided nature, showing how it allows Homer to explore the riddles of human identity in a profound way that is not usually recognized by studies focusing on only one ""real"" hero in the narrative.

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Thomas Van Nortwick's eloquently written book will give the neophyte a clear interpretive path through the epic while reminding experienced readers why they should still care about The Odyssey's unresolved interpretive cruces. The Unknown Odysseus is not merely accessible, but a true pleasure to read. - Lillian Doherty, University of Maryland ""Contributing to an important new perspective on understanding the epic, Thomas Van Nortwick wishes to resist the dominant, even imperial narrative that tries so hard to trick, beguile, and even bully its listeners into accepting the inevitability of Odysseus' heroism."" - Victoria Pedrick, Georgetown University

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      Publisher: The University of Michigan Press
      Publication Date: 12/30/2008 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780472116737, 978-0472116737
      ISBN10: 0472116738
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      Literary studies: ancient, classical

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Offers the exploration of the implications of Odysseus' divided nature, showing how it allows Homer to explore the riddles of human identity in a profound way that is not usually recognized by studies focusing on only one ""real"" hero in the narrative.

      Trade Review
      Thomas Van Nortwick's eloquently written book will give the neophyte a clear interpretive path through the epic while reminding experienced readers why they should still care about The Odyssey's unresolved interpretive cruces. The Unknown Odysseus is not merely accessible, but a true pleasure to read. - Lillian Doherty, University of Maryland ""Contributing to an important new perspective on understanding the epic, Thomas Van Nortwick wishes to resist the dominant, even imperial narrative that tries so hard to trick, beguile, and even bully its listeners into accepting the inevitability of Odysseus' heroism."" - Victoria Pedrick, Georgetown University

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