The Iliad of Homer
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lecture 1. Introduction to Hemeric epic -- lecture 2. The Homeric question -- lecture 3. Glory, honor and the wrath of Achillies -- lecture 4. Within the walls of Troy -- lecture 5. The embassy to Achilles -- lecture 6. The paradox of glory -- lecture 7. The role of the gods -- lecture 8. The longest day -- lecture 9. The death of Patroklos -- lecture 10. Achilles returns to battle -- lecture 11. Achilles and Hector -- lecture 12. Enemies' tears, Achilles and Priam.
Lecturer: Elizabeth Vandiver.
Dr. Vandiver introduces the great epic of ancient Greeks, the Iliad. She addresses critical and interpretative issues, and gives background information on cultural assumptions.
DVD, region 1.
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PUBLISHED
Springfield, VA : Teaching Co., [2003]
Year Published: 2003
Description: 2 videodiscs (ca. 360 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (22 cm.)
Language: English
Format: DVD
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
1565857399 :
1565857399
ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Teaching Company.
SUBJECTS
Homer.
Homer -- Criticism and interpretation.
Epic poetry, Greek -- History and criticism.
Achilles (Greek mythology) in literature.
Heroes in literature.