{"product_id":"homer-on-life-and-death-by-jasper-griffin","title":"Homer on Life and Death by Jasper Griffin","description":"\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" style=\"display: contents;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecond Hand \/ Antiquarian\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" style=\"display: contents;\"\u003eJasper Griffin's Homer on Life and Death explores how Homer's epics, the Iliad and Odyssey, give meaning to human existence, focusing on themes of character, gods, and the profound significance of mortality, arguing against simplistic views of oral poetry and revealing Homer's unique, deep understanding of life's challenges and glory, especially through the lens of death in battle. The book analyzes specific scenes, symbols, and the complex relationship between mortals and immortal gods, showing how the nearness of death highlights heroism and the search for lasting fame (kleos).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished: Clarendon Press, Oxford 1980\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good. Dust jacket clipped and slightly faded, but otherwise very good condition, inprotective cellophane wrapper. Binding firm, pages clean and unmarked.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Watkins Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57111599284598,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/0635\/6656\/files\/IMG_4535_342e7814-0340-4893-966c-04b223c69418.heic?v=1768922861","url":"https:\/\/shop.watkinsbooks.com\/products\/homer-on-life-and-death-by-jasper-griffin","provider":"Watkins Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}