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The Iliad and The Odyssey of Homer by Timothy B. Shutt

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The Iliad and The Odyssey of Homer

Author
Timothy B. Shutt
Narrator
Timothy B. Shutt
Publisher
Recorded Books, Inc.
Publish Date
5 October 2012
Run Time
4 hours 39 minutes
Format
Audiobook
Genre
Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval
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One of the Modern Scholar's most popular professors, Timothy B. Shutt, brings his literary acumen and trademark enthusiasm to the study of the epic poems that sit at the very wellspring of Western culture. The earliest surviving works of Greek literature, Homer's Iliad and Odyssey exert a continuing influence on modern culture, even today shaping people's values and conduct. In the tales of Achilles and Hector, of Odysseus and Penelope, Homer explored the notion of arete, which translates as "excellence" or "virtue". In these illuminating lectures, Professor Shutt delves into these great works, illustrating in fascinating detail the nature of their continuing relevance.

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Author
Timothy B. Shutt
Narrator
Timothy B. Shutt
Duration
4 hours 39 minutes
Release Date
5 October 2012
ISBN
9781470322199
Format
Audiobook
Publisher
Recorded Books, Inc.
Genre
Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval

Synopsis

One of the Modern Scholar's most popular professors, Timothy B. Shutt, brings his literary acumen and trademark enthusiasm to the study of the epic poems that sit at the very wellspring of Western culture. The earliest surviving works of Greek literature, Homer's Iliad and Odyssey exert a continuing influence on modern culture, even today shaping people's values and conduct. In the tales of Achilles and Hector, of Odysseus and Penelope, Homer explored the notion of arete, which translates as "excellence" or "virtue". In these illuminating lectures, Professor Shutt delves into these great works, illustrating in fascinating detail the nature of their continuing relevance.

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