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Record Nr.

UNINA9910809583803321

Autore

Murnaghan Sheila <1951->

Titolo

Disguise and recognition in the Odyssey / / Sheila Murnaghan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Lanham, Md., : Lexington Books, 2011

ISBN

1-4617-3402-9

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (162 p.)

Collana

Greek studies : interdisciplinary approaches

Disciplina

883/.01

Soggetti

Epic poetry, Greek - History and criticism

Identity (Psychology) in literature

Poetry - Psychological aspects

Recognition in literature

Disguise in literature

Literary criticism

Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

Preface -- Recognition and the return of Odysseus -- Odysseus and the suitors  -- Recognition and hospitality -- Penelope -- Recognition and song -- Conclusion 119.

Sommario/riassunto

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.