The World of Homer: Archaeology, Social Memory, and the Emergence of Greek Epic Poetry
Michael B. Cosmopoulos
"Using a fresh, dynamic approach, Michael Cosmopoulos reconstructs the world of the Homeric poems and explores the interplay between poetry, social memory, and material culture. By integrating key insights from archaeology, philology, anthropology, and oral tradition, he offers a nuanced perspective of the early development of Greek epic"--
Award History
1 wins · 1 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROSE Award for Classics and Ancient History | 2026 | Winner | Official source |
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The early development of Greek epic poetry is best understood through the interplay of Homeric poetry, social memory, and material culture, integrating archaeology, philology, anthropology, and oral-tradition insights.
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