Compare A Narratological Commentary on the Odyssey by Irene J. F. de Jong, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters

Comprehensive commentaries on the Homeric texts abound, but this commentary concentrates on one major aspect of the Odyssey-its narrative art. The role of narrator and narratees, methods of characterization and scenery description, and the development of the plot are discussed. The study aims to enhance our understanding of this masterpiece of European literature. All Greek references are translated and technical terms are explained in a glossary. It is directed at students and scholars of Greek literature and comparative literature. | A Narratological Commentary on the Odyssey by Irene J. F. de Jong, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters