Isbn: 9780007335534 - the mighty dead: why homer matters (37 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Longlisted for the 2014 Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction (now the Bailie Gifford) ?A thrilling and complex book, enlarges our view of Homer ? There?s something that hits the mark on every page? Claire Tomalin, Books of the Year, New Statesman Where does Homer come from? And why does Homer matter? His epic poems of war and suffering can still speak to us of the role of destiny in life, of cruelty, of humanity and its frailty, but why they do is a mystery. How can we be so intimate with something so distant? ?The Mighty Dead? is a magical journey of discovery across wide stretches of the past, sewn together by some of the oldest stories we have ? the great ancient poems of Homer and their metaphors of life and trouble. In this provocative and enthralling book, Adam Nicolson explains why Homer still matters and how these vital, epic verses ? with their focus on the eternal questions about the individual versus the community, honour and service, love and war ? tell us how we became who we are.…

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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Longlisted for the 2014 Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction (now the Bailie Gifford) A thrilling and complex book, enlarges our view of Homer Theres something that hits the mark on every page Claire Tomalin, Books of the Year, New Statesman Where does Homer come from? And why does Homer matter? His epic poems of war and suffering can still speak to us of the role of destiny in life, of cruelty, of humanity and its frailty, but why they do is a mystery. How can we be so intimate with something so distant? The Mighty Dead is a magical journey of discovery across wide stretches of the past, sewn together by some of the oldest stories we have the great ancient poems of Homer and their metaphors of life and trouble. In this provocative and enthralling book, Adam Nicolson explains why Homer still matters and how these vital, epic verses with their focus on the eternal questions about the individual versus the community, honour and service, love and war tell us how we became who we are. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

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Paperback. Condición: New. Longlisted for the 2014 Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction (now the Bailie Gifford) 'A thrilling and complex book, enlarges our view of Homer . There's something that hits the mark on every page' Claire Tomalin, Books of the Year, New Statesman Where does Homer come from? And why does Homer matter? His epic poems of war and suffering can still speak to us of the role of destiny in life, of cruelty, of humanity and its frailty, but why they do is a mystery. How can we be so intimate with something so distant? 'The Mighty Dead' is a magical journey of discovery across wide stretches of the past, sewn together by some of the oldest stories we have - the great ancient poems of Homer and their metaphors of life and trouble. In this provocative and enthralling book, Adam Nicolson explains why Homer still matters and how these vital, epic verses - with their focus on the eternal questions about the individual versus the community, honour and service, love and war - tell us how we became who we are.…

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Longlisted for the 2014 Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction (now the Bailie Gifford)A thrilling and complex book, enlarges our view of Homer Theres something that hits the mark on every page Claire Tomalin, Books of the Year, New Statesman Where does Homer come from? And why does Homer matter? His epic poems of war and suffering can still speak to us of the role of destiny in life, of cruelty, of humanity and its frailty, but why they do is a mystery. How can we be so intimate with something so distant?The Mighty Dead is a magical journey of discovery across wide stretches of the past, sewn together by some of the oldest stories we have the great ancient poems of Homer and their metaphors of life and trouble. In this provocative and enthralling book, Adam Nicolson explains why Homer still matters and how these vital, epic verses with their focus on the eternal questions about the individual versus the community, honour and service, love and war tell us how we became who we are. Longlisted for the 2014 Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction (now the Bailie Gifford)A thrilling and complex book, enlarges our view of Homer Theres something that hits the mark on every page Claire Tomalin, Books of the Year, New Statesman Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Condición: New. Longlisted for the 2014 Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction 'A thrilling and complex book, enlarges our view of Homer . There's something that hits the mark on every page' Claire Tomalin, Books of the Year, New Statesman Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 2AHA; DSBB; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 30. Weight in Grams: 344. . 2015. Paperback. . . . . …

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 336 pages. 7.80x5.04x1.18 inches. In Stock.

Condición: New. Longlisted for the 2014 Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction 'A thrilling and complex book, enlarges our view of Homer . There's something that hits the mark on every page' Claire Tomalin, Books of the Year, New Statesman Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 2AHA; DSBB; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 30. Weight in Grams: 344. . 2015. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

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Condición: New. pp. 336.

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