{"product_id":"the-world-of-homer-archaeology-social-memory-and-the-emergence-of-greek-epic-poetry-hardback-9781009582889","title":"The World of Homer; Archaeology, Social Memory, and the Emergence of Greek Epic Poetry (Hardback) 9781009582889","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe World of Homer\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eArchaeology, Social Memory, and the Emergence of Greek Epic Poetry\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnravels the Homeric epics through a groundbreaking approach that illuminates their historical, cultural, and oral traditions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMichael B. Cosmopoulos (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781009582889, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 19 June 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e370 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.7 x 16.1 x 2.3 cm, 0.76 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'The aim of this book is to 'offer a comprehensive, multidimensional exploration of the world of the Iliad and the Odyssey' by focusing on key scholarly debates, the many contexts of the Homeric poems, and the processes of memory and transmission behind them. Cosmopoulos achieves this aim using an interwoven interdisciplinary approach, which entails archaeology, history, philology, performance studies, and oral tradition. The scope of the book is immense … Recommended.' H. M. Roisman, CHOICE\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eEpic poetry, notably the Iliad and the Odyssey, stands as one of the most enduring legacies of ancient Greece. Although the impact of these epics on Western civilization is widely recognized, their origins remain the subject of heated debate. Were they composed in a single era or over the course of centuries? Were they crafted  by one or by many poets? Do they reflect historical reality? These and other important questions are answered in this book. Using a fresh, dynamic approach, Michael Cosmopoulos reconstructs the world of the Homeric poems and explores the interplay between poetry, social memory, and material culture. By integrating key insights from archaeology, philology, anthropology, and oral tradition, he offers a nuanced perspective of the emergence and early development of Greek epic. His wide-canvas approach enables readers to appreciate the complexity of the Homeric world and gain a deeper understanding of the intricate factors that shaped these magnificent poems.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Homeric Scholarship\u003cbr\u003e 1. Homer and Homeric studies\u003cbr\u003e Part II. The World of Homer: 2. Historical background\u003cbr\u003e 3. Society and politics\u003cbr\u003e 4. Political geography\u003cbr\u003e 5. Economy\u003cbr\u003e 6. War\u003cbr\u003e 7. Religion\u003cbr\u003e Part III. History, Memory and the Emergence of Greek Epic Poetry: 8. Historical elements in the epics\u003cbr\u003e 9. Social memory and epic composition.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Classical Greek \u0026amp; Roman archaeology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Classical Greek \u0026amp; Roman archaeology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Classical%20Greek%20\u0026amp;%20Roman%20archaeology%20%5BHDDK%5D%22\"\u003eHDDK\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52453528830232,"sku":"9781009582889","price":30.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781009582889i.jpg?v=1785285816","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-world-of-homer-archaeology-social-memory-and-the-emergence-of-greek-epic-poetry-hardback-9781009582889","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}