{"title":"James I Porter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames I Porter\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the rich intersections of \u003cem\u003earts and culture\u003c\/em\u003e with a thoughtful and scholarly approach. Readers can expect works that delve into the nuances of artistic expression and cultural history, offering deep insights and engaging analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on influential figures such as Homer, Porter's books illuminate the enduring impact of classical traditions while inviting reflection on their continued relevance in contemporary art and society.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"homer-by-james-i-porter-9780226675909","title":"Homer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe story of our ongoing fascination with Homer, the man and the myth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHomer, the great poet of the \u003cem\u003eIliad\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003eOdyssey\u003c\/em\u003e, is revered as a cultural icon of antiquity and a figure of lasting influence. But his identity is shrouded in questions about who he was, when he lived, and whether he was an actual person, a myth, or merely a shared idea. Rather than attempting to solve the mystery of this character, James I. Porter explores the sources of Homer’s mystique and their impact since the first recorded mentions of Homer in ancient Greece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHomer: The Very Idea\u003c\/em\u003e considers Homer not as a man, but as a cultural invention nearly as distinctive and important as the poems attributed to him, following the cultural history of an idea and of the obsession that is reborn every time Homer is imagined. Offering novel readings of texts and objects, the book follows the very idea of Homer from his earliest mentions to his most recent imaginings in literature, criticism, philosophy, visual art, and classical archaeology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47424269648108,"sku":"9780226675909","price":35.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780226675909.jpg?v=1774768752"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/james-i-porter.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}