A Narratological Commentary on the Odyssey [Paperback]

This 2001 book features a new type of commentary on Homer's Odyssey which concentrates on the text's narrative art.Comprehensive commentaries on the Homeric texts abound, but this narratological commentary concentrates on one major aspect of the Odyssey: its narrative art. The role of narrator and narratees, methods of characterization and scenery description, and the development of the plot are discussed. The study aims to enhance our understanding of the workings of this masterpiece of European literature. All Greek is translated and all technical terms explained in a glossary. The study is directed at students and scholars of Greek literature and those working in the field of comparative literature.