Forms of Astonishment: Greek Myths of Metamorphosis
Author:   Richard Buxton (Emeritus Professor of Greek Language and Literature, University of Bristol)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
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9780199245499


Pages:   304
Publication Date:   23 July 2009
Format:   Hardback
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Forms of Astonishment: Greek Myths of Metamorphosis


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Author:   Richard Buxton (Emeritus Professor of Greek Language and Literature, University of Bristol)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 14.40cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 22.20cm
Weight:   0.541kg
ISBN:  

9780199245499


ISBN 10:   0199245495
Pages:   304
Publication Date:   23 July 2009
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction 1. Narratives and their contexts 1: The Odyssey 2: Athenian drama 3: Visual arts 4: Hellenistic transformations 5: Post-Hellenistic narratives 2. The logic of transformation 6: Shapes of the gods 7: The human aetiology of landscape 8: Plants, trees, and human form 9: Challenges to the metamorphic tradition 10: Final thoughts on contexts

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A rich resource for those embarking on study of Greek myth and/or religion P. Nieto, CHOICE


A rich resource for those embarking on study of Greek myth and/or religion * P. Nieto, CHOICE * Buxton's thoughtful book sends us back to the texts with fresh eyes * Anglo-Hellenic Review * The major contribution of this very readable and fascinating book is to have mapped the contours for future research in the always astonishing field of ancient metamorphosis. * José B. Torres-Guerra, Gnomon * Oxford University Press has produced an admirable book, complete with an exhaustive index. Forms of Astonishment provides intellectually stimulating experience; it is a joy to read. Buxton is to be congratulated for an astonishing book that will be consulted for many years to come. * Eirene: Studia Graeca et Latina *


A rich resource for those embarking on study of Greek myth and/or religion * P. Nieto, CHOICE * Buxton's thoughtful book sends us back to the texts with fresh eyes * Anglo-Hellenic Review * The major contribution of this very readable and fascinating book is to have mapped the contours for future research in the always astonishing field of ancient metamorphosis. * Jose B. Torres-Guerra, Gnomon * Oxford University Press has produced an admirable book, complete with an exhaustive index. Forms of Astonishment provides intellectually stimulating experience; it is a joy to read. Buxton is to be congratulated for an astonishing book that will be consulted for many years to come. * Eirene: Studia Graeca et Latina *


A rich resource for those embarking on study of Greek myth and/or religion P. Nieto, CHOICE Buxton's thoughtful book sends us back to the texts with fresh eyes Anglo-Hellenic Review The major contribution of this very readable and fascinating book is to have mapped the contours for future research in the always astonishing field of ancient metamorphosis. Jose B. Torres-Guerra, Gnomon


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Richard Buxton is Professor of Greek Language and Literature at the University of Bristol.

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