Xenophon's >Anabasis< and its Reception

This volume is a comprehensive analysis of Xenophons Anabasis, exploring its themes, characters, and reception. It is structured in three sections, including a linear reading, an in-depth exploration of overlooked themes, and a discussion of its pedagogical significance.

Format: Hardback
Length: 570 pages
Publication date: 24 October 2022
Publisher: De Gruyter

This extensive volume represents the first comprehensive collaborative exploration of Xenophons Anabasis, a pivotal work in Greek historiography. Drawing upon the expertise of scholars in the field, it is organized into three distinct sections. The first section offers a linear reading of the Anabasis, spanning chapters from Book 1 to Book 7, encompassing key episodes such as the opening, Cyrus characterization, the meeting between Socrates and Xenophon, Xenophons leadership, the marches through Armenia and along the Black Sea coast, and the service under Seuthes in Thrace. The second section delves into previously underexplored recurring themes, employing innovative approaches and scholarly trends. These themes include the concept of friendship, the speeches of characters other than Xenophon, the physical suffering of individuals, the influence of rumor and misrepresentation, and the portrayal of emotions. The third section conducts a thorough examination of the diverse reception of the Anabasis across different historical periods, including Antiquity, Byzantium, the Renaissance, the modern era, cinema studies, and illustrations. Furthermore, in recognition of the Anabasis longstanding significance as a pedagogical text, the volume includes an envoi on the importance and benefits of teaching Xenophon and the Anabasis, particularly in educational contexts.

Weight: 1018g
Dimension: 164 x 242 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783110793376