{"title":"Jonas Grethlein","description":"\u003cp\u003eJonas Grethlein’s works delve deeply into the world of classical literature, offering insightful explorations of ancient texts such as the \u003cem\u003eOdyssey\u003c\/em\u003e. His writing combines scholarly rigour with accessible analysis, making complex themes within Arts \u0026amp; Culture engaging and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect nuanced interpretations that illuminate the enduring relevance of classical narratives, enriching their understanding of history, myth, and storytelling traditions. Grethlein’s books are ideal for those interested in literary scholarship and cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"reading-the-odyssey-by-jonas-grethlein-9780691182490","title":"Reading the Odyssey","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReading the Odyssey\u003c\/em\u003e is an introduction to Homer's masterpiece like no other. It combines a cultural and intellectual history of the epic with an in-depth exploration of its unique and influential narrative structure and the ways it continues to inform issues of identity, meaning and experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReading the Odyssey\u003c\/em\u003e begins with a broad history of the epic's reception and interpretation, its place in cultural and intellectual history and its influence today on literature, film and art. After introducing the literary form of the \u003cem\u003eOdyssey\u003c\/em\u003e, the book turns to its main focus: the layered narrative that lies at the heart of the poem. Taking readers on a tour of the epic, Jonas Grethlein shows the nuanced ways the \u003cem\u003eOdyssey\u003c\/em\u003e uses a wide variety of narrative forms and functions. At the same time, he highlights how we all rely on narratives, first used by Homer, to form identities, forge communities and make sense of our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a compelling guide to the \u003cem\u003eOdyssey\u003c\/em\u003e that demonstrates why it continues to speak so powerfully to so many readers today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455674925292,"sku":"9780691182490","price":119.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/71LaoPKbDCL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774792688"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jonas-grethlein.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}