Disguise and recognition in the Odyssey
By: Sheila Murnaghan
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Lexington Books
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Lanham, Md
Language: eng
Number of pages: 145
ISBN-13: 9780739129531
Subjects: Greek Epic poetry; Disguise in literature; History and criticism; Poetry; Odysseus (Greek mythology) in literature; Psychological aspects; Recognition in literature; Identity (Psychology) in literature
Description: "This book is a comprehensive study of the Odyssey's plot, which shows how the motifs of disguise and recognition are used to articulate the central values of Homeric society. The story of Odysseus' homecoming is discussed in relation to family dynamics, heroic competition, the social institutions of marriage and hospitality, gender relations, and the enduring power of song."--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Preface; title: Recognition and the return of Odysseus; title: Odysseus and the suitors; title: Recognition and hospitality; title: Penelope; title: Recognition and song; title: Conclusion 119.