Format:
X, 334 S. :
,
Ill.
Edition:
1. ed.
ISBN:
978-0-19-954292-5
,
0-19-954292-9
Series Statement:
Classical presences
Content:
Why is it that some films are called epics? Audiences know that such films will be large-scale, spectacular productions, but does the term have deeper cultural significance? In antiquity, epic was a prestigious genre whose stories ranged from the Trojan War to the founding of Rome, and dealt with important themes including heroism, the gods, military prowess, and spectacle. In this book, Joanna Paul explores the relationship between films set in the ancient world and the classical epic tradition, arguing that there is a meaningful connection between the literary and cinematic genres. This relationship is particularly apparent in films which adapt classical epic texts for the screen, such as 'Ulysses', 'Troy', 'O Brother Where Art Thou', and 'Jason and the Argonauts'. Beginning with an assessment of the films, Paul discusses a variety of themes, such as heroism and "kleos", the depiction of the gods, and narrative structure
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als
Language:
English
Subjects:
General works
,
Ancient Studies
Keywords:
Antike
;
Film
;
Rezeption
;
Film
;
Das Epische
;
Antike
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