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