This book seeks to restore Homer to his rightful place among the principal figures in the history of political and moral philosophy. Through this fresh and prov

From its ancient incarnation as a song to recent translations in modern languages, Homeric epic remains an abiding source of inspiration for both scholars and a

Placing homer -- Homer and the divine -- The golden verses -- Homer among the scholars -- The pleasures of song

Offering a new, Plato-inspired reading of the Iliad and the Odyssey, this book traces the divergent consequences of love of honor and love of one's own private

Examines Plato's critique of the notions and embodiments of manliness prevalent in his culture.