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Author Murnaghan, Sheila, 1951-

Title Disguise and recognition in the Odyssey / Sheila Murnaghan
Edition 2nd ed
Published Lanham, Md. : Lexington Books, ©2011

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Description 1 online resource (xvi, 145 pages)
Series Greek studies : interdisciplinary approaches
Greek studies.
Contents Preface -- Recognition and the return of Odysseus -- Odysseus and the suitors -- Recognition and hospitality -- Penelope -- Recognition and song -- Conclusion
Summary "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
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Notes English
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Subject Homer. Odyssey.
SUBJECT Odysseus, King of Ithaca (Mythological character) fast
Odyssey (Homer) fast
Subject Epic poetry, Greek -- History and criticism
Odysseus (Greek mythology) in literature
Identity (Psychology) in literature.
Poetry -- Psychological aspects
Recognition in literature.
Disguise in literature.
LITERARY CRITICISM -- Ancient & Classical.
Disguise in literature
Epic poetry, Greek
Identity (Psychology) in literature
Literature
Poetry -- Psychological aspects
Recognition in literature
Genre/Form Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2010047747
ISBN 9781461734024
1461734029