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The Death and Afterlife of Achilles
Through close readings of additional literary sources and analysis of ancient artwork, such as vase paintings, Burgess uncovers rich accounts of Achilles' death as well as alternative versions of his afterlife. Taking a neoanalytical approach, Burgess is able to trace the influence of these parallel cultural sources on Homer's composition of the Iliad.
With his keen, original analysis of hitherto untapped literary, iconographical, and archaeological sources, Burgess adds greatly to our understanding of this archetypal mythic hero.
About the Author
Reviews
"This is an excellent book, and every chapter is worth reading. The train of thought is always clear, the arguments persuasive, the speculations judicious, and the style lucid. Numerous interesting and original ideas are combine with masterful synthesis of previous work and an extremely orderly presentation of fragmentary and unwieldy material."—Olga Lavaniouk , New England Classical Journal
"Brilliant . . . shows a thorough understanding of Homeric poetry in the larger context of ancient epic traditions . . . Burgess has a commanding international reputation as a leading expert in these traditions. This book is a vital new contribution to our understanding of the relationship between Cyclic and Homeric poetry."—Gregory Nagy, Harvard University
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Other Titles by Jonathan S. Burgess
The Tradition of the Trojan War in Homer and the Epic Cycle
Other Titles in LITERARY CRITICISM / Ancient & Classical
Apocalypse and Golden Age
Kings and Captains
The Homeric Hymns, third edition
Other Titles in Classical history / classical civilisation
Apocalypse and Golden Age
Control of the Laws in the Ancient Democracy at Athens
Inscriptions of Nature