The Tears of Achilles
| Author | : Hélène Monsacré |
| Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2017 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0674975685 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780674975682 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (682 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Tears of Achilles by : Hélène Monsacré
Download or read book The Tears of Achilles written by Hélène Monsacré and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study by Hélène Monsacré shows how Western ideals of inexpressive manhood run contrary to the poetic vision of Achilles and his warrior companions presented in the Homeric epics. Pursuing the paradox of the tearful fighter, Monsacré examines the interactions between men and women in the Homeric poems.
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