{"product_id":"the-renewal-of-epic-9789004103863","title":"The Renewal of Epic","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe Renewal of Epic\u003c\/i\u003e considers various modes of allusion to Homer in the \u003ci\u003eArgonautica\u003c\/i\u003e of Apollonius, dealing not only with similarities in phraseology but also with thematic and structural resemblances.\u003cbr\u003eAfter an introduction, two chapters discuss Apollonian techniques in treating repeated Homeric scenes: sacrifice, shipwreck, boxing and battle. The central section of the work considers the multiple links between the adventures of the Argonauts and Odysseus' wanderings. A final chapter explores Apollonius' innovative treatment of the divine, both generally and in particular scenes.\u003cbr\u003eThe work shows convincingly that the Argonautica reproduces many of the patterns which have been found in the \u003ci\u003eIliad and Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e. It demonstrates the presence of allusion at every level in the poem, linking it to its predecesors and acting as an essential interpretative aid to the reader.","brand":"V. Knight","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48308128153851,"sku":"9789004103863","price":251.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/9789004103863.jpg?v=1772491050","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/the-renewal-of-epic-9789004103863","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}