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From Homer to Hollywood.

Authors :
Fischman, Josh
Source :
U.S. News & World Report. 5/24/2004, Vol. 136 Issue 18, p58-59. 2p. 3 Color Photographs, 1 Black and White Photograph.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Focuses on the story told in "The Iliad," by Homer and how it has been adapted several times, in motion picture, paintings and other media. Speculation that the story itself was adapted by Homer from previous myths, stories and historic events; Description of the poem "The Aeneid," by Virgil; Use of similar themes found in the story in the play "Troilus and Cressida," by William Shakespeare; Various films about Troy, including "The Trojan Women," and "Troy."

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00415537
Volume :
136
Issue :
18
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
U.S. News & World Report
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
13122364