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Penelope's Renown: Meaning and Indeterminacy in the Odyssey
Hardback
Main Details
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Penelope's Renown: Meaning and Indeterminacy in the Odyssey
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Marylin A. Katz
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:236 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152 |
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| Category/Genre | Literary studies - classical, early and medieval |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780691635965
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| Classifications | Dewey:883.01 |
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| Audience | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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| Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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| Publication Date |
19 April 2016 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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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
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