The Return of Ulysses : a Cultural History of Homer's Odyssey
Whether they focus on the bewitching song of the Sirens, his cunning escape from the cave of the terrifying one-eyed Cyclops, or the vengeful slaying of the suitors of his beautiful wife Penelope, the stirring adventures of Ulysses/Odysseus are amongst the most durable in human culture. The picaresque return of the wandering pirate-king is one of the most popular texts of all time, crossing East-West divides and inspiring poets and fimmakers wordwide. But why, over three thousand years, has the Odyssey's appeal proved so remarkably resilient and longlasting? Edith Hall explains the enduring fa
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Part One: Generic Mutations; 1. Embarkation; 2. Turning Phrases; 3. Shape-Shifting; 4. Telling Tales; 5. Singing Songs; Part Two: World and Society; 6. Facing Frontiers; 7. Colonial Conflict; 8. Rites of Man; 9. Women's Work; 10. Class Consciousness; Part Three: Mind and Psyche; 11. Brain Power; 12. Exile From Ithaca; 13. Blood Bath; 14. Sex and Sexuality; 15. Dialogue with Death; Notes; Bibliography; Index