Penelope's Renown: Meaning and Indeterminacy in the Odyssey

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Penelope's Renown: Meaning and Indeterminacy in the Odyssey
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Marylin A. Katz
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:236
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenreLiterary studies - classical, early and medieval
ISBN/Barcode 9780691607375
ClassificationsDewey:883.01
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 14 July 2014
Publication Country United States

Description

Noted for her contradictory words and actions, Penelope has been a problematic character for critics of the Odyssey, many of whom turn to psychological explanations to account for her behavior. In a fresh approach to the problem, Marylin Katz links Penelope closely with the strategies that govern the overall design of the narrative. By examining it