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Thinking the Greeks

A Volume in Honor of James M. Redfield

Bruce M King editor Lillian Doherty editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:18th Dec '20

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This volume, from an international and interdisciplinary cohort of scholars, offers independent-minded essays about central Greek texts and about the relation of social theory and comparative method to the study of archaic and classical Greek literature. It is in honour of James M. Redfield, whose innovative and theoretically-informed work has been a touchstone for the contributors; it includes an Introduction that discusses Redfield’s work, as well as a complete Bibliography of Redfield’s scholarship. The volume is divided into three parts: on Homer; Plato in conversation with epic, tragedy, and comedy; and finally reception and transmission. An exploration of the dialectical relationship between literary genre and social form animates many of the essays. Drawing on work in anthropology, linguistics, sociology, art history, and philosophy, this volume offers ground-breaking perspectives on the study of Greek literature. It will be an invaluable resource to students and researchers alike.

"An impressive tribute to a path-breaking scholar and inspirational teacher. Taking their bearings from Redfield’s own work, the volume’s diverse, adventurous contributors uncover new connections between epic and tragedy, poetics and thought, literary form and social practice in ancient Greek culture and beyond." - Sheila Murnaghan, The University of Pennsylvania, USA

"The variety of themes are held together by the common intellectual-history approach of the authors. All the essays are characterized by the originality of perspective and stylish interdisciplinarity of the Committee on Social Thought. This book will satisfy both the curious general reader interested in ancient Greece and specialists, who will find unusual approaches to their subject-matter." - Bryn Mawr Classical Review

ISBN: 9780367733902

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 500g

252 pages