Hesperos: Studies in Ancient Greek Poetry Presented to M. L. West on His Seventieth BirthdayP. J. Finglass, C. Collard, N. J. Richardson Martin West is widely recognized as one of the most significant classicists of all time. Over nearly half a century his publications have transformed our understanding of Greek poetry. This volume celebrates his achievement with twenty-five papers on different areas of the subject which he has illuminated, written by distinguished scholars from four continents. It also includes West's Balzan Prize acceptance speech, 'Forward into the Past', in which he explains his approach toliterary scholarship, and a complete bibliography of his academic publications. |
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... Antigone does not know how to behave as a woman should.30 By symbolically burying her brother she delib- erately ... Antigone's sole con- cern . While women had their part to play in funerals , it was restricted under Solon's legislation ...
... Antigone does not know how to behave as a woman should.30 By symbolically burying her brother she delib- erately ... Antigone's sole con- cern . While women had their part to play in funerals , it was restricted under Solon's legislation ...
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... Antigone must have been right . Some have unconvincingly attempted to evade this con- clusion by arguing that , although Creon was punished by the gods for forbidding the burial , at the same time they disapproved of Antigone for ...
... Antigone must have been right . Some have unconvincingly attempted to evade this con- clusion by arguing that , although Creon was punished by the gods for forbidding the burial , at the same time they disapproved of Antigone for ...
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... Antigone builds up more subtly . Ismene loves her sister ( 99 ) , the Messenger is , at least superficially , sorry ... Antigone's decision has cost her.12 When she is finally led off to her death , to be the bride of Hades , 43 ...
... Antigone builds up more subtly . Ismene loves her sister ( 99 ) , the Messenger is , at least superficially , sorry ... Antigone's decision has cost her.12 When she is finally led off to her death , to be the bride of Hades , 43 ...
Contents
List of Abbreviations | x |
Encomium | xix |
The Academic Publications of M L West | xxix |
Copyright | |
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