The Anger of Achilles: Mênis in Greek Epic

by Leonard Muellner

Book Overview

"Menis opens for consideration an immense range of significant poetic possibilities, not the least of which is that of an ethical sense for the term."--Bryn Mawr Classical Review"Henceforth no one will be able to claim that menis merely connotes strong emotion. Muellner has demonstrated that menis is a critical component of the workings of both the human and divine cosmos. And that is no small accomplishment."--American Journal of Philology"It...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801432308
• ISBN13: 9780801432309
• Release Date: July 1996
• Publisher: Cornell University Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher