Homer's versicolored fabric : the evocative power of ancient Greek epic word-making / Anna Bonifazi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bonifazi, Anna, 1969- author.

Contributor:

Center for Hellenic Studies (Washington, D.C.)

Series:

Hellenic studies ; 50.

Hellenic studies series ; 50

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Homer--Criticism and interpretation.

Homer.

Criticism and interpretation.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (viii, 350 pages) : illustrations.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : Center for Hellenic Studies, 2012.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

The term 'versicolored' evokes a dynamic idea of change. As an iridescent cloth and its viewer change position, the cloth looks different. Similarly, this book suggests that the Homeric text enabled-and still enables-audiences to enjoy the varying effects of even minimal linguistic elements. Such elements serve multiple functions, which are associated not only with the range of narrative contexts in which they occur, but also with overarching poetic strategies. The findings relate to two strategies in particular: unfolding the narrative by signaling the upcoming content with au-adverbs and particles, and letting the complexity of Odysseus' identity resonate through the ambiguous use of third-person pronouns. The words' evocative power springs from the deliberate merging of distinct meanings, which prompts multifaceted interpretations. The text allows the incorporation of different viewpoints, just as a versicolored fabric allows the simultaneous perception of different colors. Book jacket.

Contents:

The cognitive presence of the absent hero

Encounter, visit, and celebration : Homeric layering

Odysseus who? Polyphonic marks of identity

Visual and narrative functions of au-discourse markers

"Back again," "(Right) there/then," "(Right) here/now," and "In vain"

Conclusion : Homer's versicolored fabric

Appendix.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-325) and indexes.

Print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Bonifazi, Anna, 1969- Homer's versicolored fabric.

OCLC:

940822841

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