[PDF] The Fall Of Troy In Early Greek Poetry And Art eBook

Author : Michael John Anderson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 37,10 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Art, Greek
ISBN : 9780198150640

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Greek myth-makers crafted the downfall of Troy and its rulers into an archetypal illustration of ruthless conquest, deceit, crime and punishment, and the variability of human fortunes. This book examines the major episodes in the archetypal myth - the murder of Priam, the rape of Kassandra,the reunion of Helen and Menelaos, and the escape of Aineias - as witnessed in Archaic Greek epic, fifth-century Athenian drama, and Athenian black- and red-figure vase painting. It focuses in particular on the narrative artistry with which poets and painters balanced these episodes with one anotherand intertwined them with other chapters in the story of Troy. The author offers the first comprehensive demonstration of the narrative centrality of the Ilioupersis myth within the corpus of Trojan epic poetry, and the first systematic study of pictorial juxtapositions of Ilioupersis scenes onpainted vases.

Author : Quintus Smyrnaeus
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 24,60 MB
Release : 2024-01-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9361424238

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The ancient Greek epic poem "The Fall of Troy" is credited to Quintus Smyrnaeus, who is thought to have lived in the fourth century AD. The poem, which is a continuation of Homer's "Iliad" and "Odyssey," tells the story of what happens after Hector dies and Troy falls during the Trojan War. The story contains a number of incidents, such as the Greeks' creation of the wooden horse, the horse's penetration of Troy, and the city's subsequent sacking. Quintus Smyrnaeus adds new information and viewpoints while elaborating on the people and events featured in Homer's poems. The poem also has tragic, romantic, and divine intervention themes. "The Fall of Troy" is noteworthy for its attempt to close the gap between later, more contemporary writing and the Homeric epics. The poem connects the classical Greek epics with the Roman and mediaeval traditions, reflecting a continuance of the epic tradition. “The Fall of Troy" is an important part of the Trojan War story and has influenced succeeding literary traditions, even though it is not as well-known as Homer's writings.

Author : Smyrnaeus active 4th century Quintus
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 43,74 MB
Release : 2022-05-28
Category : Poetry
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The Fall of Troy is an epic poem in Greek hexameter verse by Quintus of Smyrna. It depicts the events of the Trojan War, between the death of Hector and the fall of Ilium, thus serving as a continuation to Homer's Iliad.

Author : Smyrnaeus Quintus
Publisher :
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 34,23 MB
Release : 2018-10-25
Category :
ISBN : 9781729199114

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The Fall of Troy is a work by an Ancient Greek poet of the later era (IV century), Smyrnaeus Quintus.It is an ancient epos in 14 books written as a continuation to Iliad - the history of the Trojan War from the death of Hector to the return of the Greeks. It cannot be compared to Homer's epos, still Quintus's poem played an important role during its time. Its sources were in particular Aethiopis of Arctinus, the Little Iliad of Lesches, etc.

Author : Arthur Sanders Way
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,25 MB
Release : 2023-07-18
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ISBN : 9781022489684

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This epic poem tells the story of the Trojan War, from the initial Greek siege of Troy to the final fall of the city. It explores the motivations and actions of the key players on both sides of the conflict, and provides a vivid and compelling portrayal of one of the defining moments in Western history. The poem is highly regarded as a masterpiece of classical literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Quintus Smyrnaeus
Publisher :
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 24,13 MB
Release : 2018-09-27
Category :
ISBN : 9781727428537

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Troy: The Fall is a work by an Ancient Greek poet of the later era (4th century),Smyrnaeus Quintus.It is an ancient, sequential to The Iliad, epos in 14 books that narrates the history of theTrojan War from the Hector's death till the return of the Greeks. The poem by Quintuscannot be compared to Homer's epos, but was remarkable for its time. The sources werethe Epic Cycle, in particular Aethiopis of Arctinus, The Little Iliad of Lesches, etc.

Author : Sophie Marianne Bocksberger
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 45,70 MB
Release : 2022-01-06
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 0192633767

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Telamonian Ajax provides a complete overview of the development of Telamonian Ajax's myth in archaic and classical Greece. It is a systematic study of the representations of the hero in all kinds of media, such as literature, art, or cultic practice, establishing how and why the constitutive elements of Ajax's myth evolved by examining the way the literary works and visual representations in which he features were influenced by the historical, socio-cultural, and performative contexts of their receptions. Bocksberger's study focuses on three main loci of reception: the Panhellenic figure of Ajax, through a study of early Greek hexameter poetry and archaic art; archaic and classical Aegina; and archaic and classical Athens. By following in the footsteps of Ajax, this study offers a journey across the archaic and classical history of the Saronic Gulf, and exemplifies the manner in which the respective priorities of art, cult, and politics could be negotiated through the re-configuration of a mythological figure. This book establishes the outline of Telamonian Ajax's pre-Homeric gesta in order to understand how it was received in early Greek hexameter poetry, especially in the Iliad. Moreover, it investigates the important political role the hero had in the context of Atheno-Aeginetan rivalry in the sixth and fifth centuries BCE in order to show the profound impact the historical context had on the shaping of his myth.

Author : Maureen Alden
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 46,33 MB
Release : 2017-09-15
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0192524283

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Readers coming to the Odyssey for the first time are often dazzled and bewildered by the wealth of material it contains which is seemingly unrelated to the central story: the main plot of Odysseus' return to Ithaca is complicated by myriad secondary narratives related by the poet and his characters, including Odysseus' own fantastic tales of Lotus Eaters, Sirens, and cannibal giants. Although these 'para-narratives' are a source of pleasure and entertainment in their own right, each also has a special relevance to its immediate context, elucidating Odysseus' predicament and also subtly influencing and guiding the audience's reception of the main story. By exploring variations on the basic story-shape, drawing on familiar tales, anecdotes, and mythology, or inserting analogous situations, they create illuminating parallels to the main narrative and prompt specific responses in readers or listeners. This is the case even when details are suppressed or altered, as the audience may still experience the reverberations of the better-known version of the tradition, and it also applies to the characters themselves, who are often provided with a model of action for imitation or avoidance in their immediate contexts.