Troy: From Homer's Iliad to Hollywood Epic
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Troy: From Homer's Iliad to Hollywood Epic
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This is the first book systematically to examine Wolfgang Petersen’s epic film Troy from different archaeological, literary, cultural, and cinematic perspectives.
- The first book systematically to examine Wolfgang Petersen’s epic film Troy from different archaeological, literary, cultural, and cinematic perspectives.
- Examines the film’s use of Homer’s Iliad and the myth of the Trojan War, its presentation of Bronze-Age archaeology, and its place in film history.
- Identifies the modern political overtones of the Trojan War myth as expressed in the film and explains why it found world-wide audiences.
- Editor and contributors are archaeologists or classical scholars, several of whom incorporate films into their teaching and research.
- Includes an annotated list of films and television films and series episodes on the Trojan War.
- Contains archaeological illustrations of Troy, relevant images of ancient art, and stills from films on the Trojan War.
Technical Specifications
Country
USA
Brand
Wiley-Interscience
Manufacturer
Wiley-Blackwell
Binding
Paperback
UnitCount
1
Format
Illustrated
EANs
9781405131834
