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Ancient Greek Myth in Modern Greek Poetry: Essays in Memory of C. A. Trypanis

Ancient Greek Myth in Modern Greek Poetry: Essays in Memory of C. A. Trypanis

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This volume explores the myth in the Cretan Renaissance and the use of ancient myth by 19th and 20th-century poets, including individual mythical figures and the problematic issue of the use of myth by Greek women poets. It compares attitudes to the ancient Greeks in English and modern Greek poetry.

Format: Hardback
Length: 206 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


Originally published in 1996, this comprehensive volume showcases a diverse range of essays penned by scholars, critics, and translators. It delves into captivating themes such as the resurgence of myth during the Cretan Renaissance and the profound influence of ancient myth on the works of 19th and 20th-century poets. Within its pages, readers are treated to insightful examinations of individual mythical figures, including Odysseus, Orpheus, Prometheus, and Aphrodite. Additionally, the book explores the complex and often contentious issue of the utilization of myth by Greek women poets. The discussion concludes with a comparative analysis of attitudes towards the ancient Greeks as expressed in English and modern Greek poetry, shedding light on the enduring legacy of Greek mythology in contemporary literary discourse.

Originally published in 1996, this comprehensive volume showcases a diverse range of essays penned by scholars, critics, and translators. It delves into captivating themes such as the resurgence of myth during the Cretan Renaissance and the profound influence of ancient myth on the works of 19th and 20th-century poets. Within its pages, readers are treated to insightful examinations of individual mythical figures, including Odysseus, Orpheus, Prometheus, and Aphrodite. Additionally, the book explores the complex and often contentious issue of the utilization of myth by Greek women poets. The discussion concludes with a comparative analysis of attitudes towards the ancient Greeks as expressed in English and modern Greek poetry, shedding light on the enduring legacy of Greek mythology in contemporary literary discourse.

Weight: 540g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032508979

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