About the book
Ajax, the archetypal Greek warrior, has over the years been trivialized as a peripheral character in the classics through Hollywood representations, and by the use of his name on household cleaning products. Examining a broad range of sources--from film, art and literature to advertising and sports--this study of the \"Bulwark of the Achaeans\" and his mythological image redefines his presence in Western culture, revealing him as the predominant voice in The Iliad and in myriad works across the classical canon.
Editions of The Many Lives of Ajax
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781476663968
- PDF
- ISBN 9781476628356
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Ajax, the archetypal Greek warrior, has over the years been trivialized as a peripheral character in the classics through Hollywood representations, and by the use of his name on household cleaning products. Examining a broad range of sources--from film, art and literature to advertising and sports--this study of the \"Bulwark of the Achaeans\" and his mythological image redefines his presence in Western culture, revealing him as the predominant voice in The Iliad and in myriad works across the classical canon.
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What is The Many Lives of Ajax about?
Ajax, the archetypal Greek warrior, has over the years been trivialized as a peripheral character in the classics through Hollywood representations, and by the use of his name on household cleaning products. Examining a broad range of sources--from film, art and literature to advertising and sports--this study of the \"Bulwark of the Achaeans\" and his mythological image redefines his presence in Western culture, revealing him as the predominant voice in The Iliad and in myriad works across the classical canon.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Many Lives of Ajax?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Literature: history and criticism > Literary studies: general > Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval
Where can I read a sample of The Many Lives of Ajax?
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How long is The Many Lives of Ajax and how many pages does it have?
The Many Lives of Ajax has 430 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Many Lives of Ajax?
Timothy V. Dugan
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Many Lives of Ajax is available as paperback(ISBN 9781476663968) and pdf(ISBN 9781476628356)
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