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By focusing on the story of Hector, James M. Redfield presents an imaginative perspective not only on the Iliad but also on the whole of Homeric culture. In an expansive discussion informed by a reinterpretation of Aristotle's Poetics and a reflection on the human meaning of narrative art, the analysis of Hector leads to an inquiry into the fundamental features of Homeric culture and of culture generally in its relation to nature. Through Hector, as the "true tragic hero of the poem," the events and themes of the Iliad are understood and the function of tragedy within culture is examined. Redfield's work represents a significant application of anthropological perspectives to Homeric poetry. Originally published in 1975 (University of Chicago Press), this revised edition includes a new preface and concluding chapter by the author.
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"Redfield's memorable study of the literary and cultural values of Homer's "Iliad" shines with wisdom and humanity on every page. I know of no other work on the epic that so consistently reaches this level of insight and inspiration."--Fromma Zeitlin, Princeton University
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James M. Redfield is the Edward Olson Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Classics, the Committee on Social Thought, the Committee on the Ancient Mediterranean World, and the College at the University of Chicago. He is the author of "Nature and Culture in the Iliad."
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- PublisherDuke University Press
- Publication date1994
- ISBN 10 0822314096
- ISBN 13 9780822314097
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages317
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Nature and Culture in the Iliad: Tragedy of Hector (Expanded Edition)
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