Somewhere I have never travelled : the hero's journey /

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Exploring the hero's journey as a metaphor for spiritual evolution, this work offers a close reading of three major works of epic poetry: the ""Epic of Gilgamesh"", Homer's ""Iliad"" and Virgil's ""Aeneid"". It serves as an i...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Van Nortwick, Thomas, 1946-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Oxford University Press, 1996.
Temas:
Achilles > (Mythological character) > In literature.
Virgil. > Aeneis.
Homer. > Iliad.
Aeneas > (Legendary character) > In literature.
Achilles > (Mythological character)
Aeneas > (Legendary character)
Gilgamesh.
Aeneis (Virgil)
Gilgamesh
Iliad (Homer)
Epic poetry, Classical > History and criticism.
Split self in literature.
Heroes in literature.
Travel in literature.
Moi divisé dans la littérature.
Héros dans la littérature.
Voyage dans la littérature.
Poésie épique ancienne > Histoire et critique.
LITERARY CRITICISM > Ancient & Classical.
Literature
Epic poetry, Classical
Heroes in literature
Split self in literature
Travel in literature
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction: Metaphors; 1. The Wild Man: The Epic of Gilgamesh; 2. Into Prison: The Iliad (1); 3. Not Alone: The Iliad (2); 4. Deserts of the Heart: The Aeneid (1); 5. Another Achilles: The Aeneid (2); 6. Buried Selves: The Aeneid (3); Afterword: Metaphor Revisited; Further Reading; Bibliographical Essay; Bibliography; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W; Z

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