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OverviewExploring Greek Myth offers an extensive discussion of variant forms of myths and lesser-known stories, including important local myths and local versions of PanHellenic myths. Clark also discusses approaches to understanding myths, allowing students to gain an appreciation of the variety in one volume. Guides students from an introductory understanding of myths to a wide-ranging exploration of current scholarly approaches on mythology as a social practice and as an expression of thought Written in an informal conversational style appealing to students by an experienced lecturer in the field Offers extensive discussion of variant forms of myths and many lesser known, but deserving, stories Investigates a variety of approaches to the study of myth including: the sources of our knowledge of Greek myth, myth and ritual in ancient Greek society, comparative myth, myth and gender, hero cult, psychological interpretation of myth, and myth and philosophy Includes suggestions in each chapter for essays and research projects, as well as extensive lists of books and articles for further reading The author draws on the work of many leading scholars in the field in his exploration of topics throughout the text Full Product DetailsAuthor: Matthew Clark (York University,Toronto, ON)Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell Dimensions: Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 24.50cm Weight: 0.376kg ISBN: 9781405194556ISBN 10: 1405194553 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 23 March 2012 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews<p> This volume admirably achieves Clark s goal of bridging the gap between the introductory books and the scholarly studies. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates and above; general readers. (Choice, 1 October 2012) This volume admirably achieves Clark's goal of bridging the gap between the introductory books and the scholarly studies. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates and above; general readers. ( Choice , 1 October 2012) This volume admirably achieves Clark s goal ofbridging the gap between the introductory books and thescholarly studies. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates and above; general readers. (Choice, 1 October 2012) Author InformationMATTHEW CLARK is Associate Professor of Ancient Greek Literature and Culture in the Department of Humanities at York University in Toronto. His previous publications include Out of Line: Homeric Composition Beyond the Hexameter (1997), A Matter of Style: Writing and Technique (2002), and Narrative Structures and the Language of the Self (2010). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |