Elizabeth Vandiver
Author
Series
Publisher
Teaching Co
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
Introduces the student to the primary characters and most important stories of classical Greek and Roman mythology. Surveys some of the leading theoretical approaches to understanding myth in general and classical myth in particular.
Author
Series
Publisher
Teaching Co
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
"In this set of 24 lectures, Professor Elizabeth Vandiver, University of Maryland, introduces the student to the primary characters and most important stories of classical Greek and Roman mythology. She also surveys some of the leading theoretical approaches to understanding myth in general and classical myth in particular." --
Author
Series
Publisher
The Teaching Company
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
In the sequel to her course Iliad, Dr. Vandiver explores the story of Odysseus, "the man of many twists and turns," returns home from the Trojan War by the most winding and adventurous route imaginable, battling gods and monsters and even visiting Hades in his quest to get to Ithaca and set his lands and life in order.
Author
Series
Publisher
Teaching Co
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
"Presents Virgil's epic poem about Aeneas and his journey west from ruined Troy to the founding of a new nation in Italy. The Aeneid is an examination of leadership, a study of the conflict between duty and desire, a meditation on the relationship of the individual to society and of art to life, and a Roman's reflection on the dangers, and the allure, of Hellenistic culture. It represents both Virgil's tribute to Homer, and his attempt to re-imagine...
Author
Series
Publisher
Teaching Co
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
"Professor Vandiver makes it clear why, after almost 3,000 years, the Homeric epics remain not only among the greatest adventure stories ever told, but also two of the most compelling meditations on the human condition ever written. Questions include, why does Achilles rage? What are the limits of our freedom? Who or what shapes our actions and our ends? Why do we love our own so strongly? Where is the line between justice and revenge, and what does...