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Introduction

(Pushing) The Limits of Epic

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 December 2024

Emma Greensmith
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University of Oxford
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The Introduction makes the case for why it is important and timely to return afresh to ancient greek epic, despite or even because of the huge amount of scholarship that already exists on this genre. After a brief overview of the current state of the field, it outlines the main points of innovation and interventions of the volume, focusing on its thematic structure, its emphasis on the lesser-known authors or dimensions of Greek epic, and its integration of ancient material and modern responses to it. It ends with a brief overview of the sections of the volume and draws out the connections between the chapters within them.

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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2024

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  • Introduction
  • Edited by Emma Greensmith, University of Oxford
  • Book: The Cambridge Companion to Ancient Greek Epic
  • Online publication: 04 December 2024
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009086585.002
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  • Introduction
  • Edited by Emma Greensmith, University of Oxford
  • Book: The Cambridge Companion to Ancient Greek Epic
  • Online publication: 04 December 2024
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009086585.002
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  • Introduction
  • Edited by Emma Greensmith, University of Oxford
  • Book: The Cambridge Companion to Ancient Greek Epic
  • Online publication: 04 December 2024
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009086585.002
Available formats
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