Greeks and their myths in the epic age of homer proposes a new way of thinking about ancient greeks, showing how reallife journeys shaped their mythical tales. Apr 07, 1999 robin lane fox born 1946 is an english historian, currently a fellow of new college, oxford and university of oxford reader in ancient history. The reference section provides key background information, such as ancient greek storytelling and the incredible beasts of the myths, and a pronunciation guide. Fellow and tutor in ancient history at new college from 1977 to 2014, he serves as garden master and as extraordinary lecturer in ancient history for both new and exeter colleges. Historian robin lane fox draws on his findings from 35 years of travelling and excavation to offer a perspective on the myths of the greek gods and how they developed. The celebrated classicist robin lane fox draws on a lifetimes knowledge of the ancient world, and on his own travels, answering this question by pursuing it through the age of. Robin lane fox is emeritus fellow of new college, oxford, and was until 2014 reader in ancient history in oxford university. He has been university reader in ancient history at oxford university since 1990 and fellow and tutor in ancient history at new college, oxford, since 1977. Fox was a very young oxford don when he researched and wrote this book, and his immaturity shows in a few spots when he makes assertions that seem to be based on because i said so. An emeritus fellow and tutor of new college, oxford, and a former reader in ancient history at oxford university, fox has taught greek and latin literature, greek and roman history, and early islamic history. Robin lane fox rejects the fashionable view of homer and his nearcontemporary hesiod as poets who owed a direct debt to texts and poems from the near east. Its central point is the jebel aqra, the great mountain on the north syrian coast which robin lane fox dubs the southern olympus, and around which much of the action of the book turns. Alexander the great by robin lane fox used very good. Travelling heroes is a rare beast among academic books.
Robin lane fox primary author only author division. In this onevolume history of the ancient world up to his death, robin lane fox traces the development of classical civilisation from its origins in the 9th century bc to the height of the roman empire. Travelling heroes, by robin lane fox the independent. The emperor hadrian was arguably the first classicist, captivated by a classical past and society he could already identify as something apart. In fact, as robin lane fox points out, with a characteristically vivid glimpse of topographical reality, euboea is visible from chios on a good day. Travelling heroes and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Robin james lane fox, frsl is an english classicist, ancient historian and gardening writer known for his works on alexander the great. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Lane fox is an emeritus fellow of new college, oxford and reader in ancient history, university of oxford. Tales of travelling heroes, a 90minute bbc four documentary 2010, and starred in charging. Gertrude bell, yet the heroes of the book, our euboean adventurers, remain ominously silent.
Aug 27, 20 from awardwinning historian robin lane fox, alexander the great searches through the mass of conflicting evidence and legend to focus on alexander as a man of his own time. Robin lane fox was only 27 when he wrote his biography of alexander, but its twice as good as many alexander biographies written by authors who were twice foxs age. Children will love exploring the tales by themselves or as bedtime stories. Robin lane fox on the origin of the greek myths 5 michael maxwell steer. The myths of the ancient greeks have inspired us for thousands of years.
The definitive and comprehensive edition of robert gravess classic retelling of the greek myths icarus disobeyed his fathers instructions and began soaring towards the sun, rejoiced by the lift of his great sweeping wings. He has also taught greek and latin literature and early islamic history. Greek myths by jean menzies penguin books australia. Lane fox on the origin of the greek myths 3 youtube. Robin lane fox did a fantastic job in writing this book and working through the mountain of information legend and otherwise that surrounds alexander the great. Bbc robin lane fox introduces the archaeology collection. Greeks and their myths in the epic age of homer proposes a new way of thinking about ancient greeks, showing how. Robin lane fox on the origin of the greek myths 5 youtube. Robin lane fox was the main historical advisor to oliver stone on his alexander film, and took part in many of its most dramatic reenactions. Alexander the great has always been a point of interest for me, and this book only made that interest grow. Robin lane fox alexander and the gods and the early successors. Greeks and their myths in the epic age of homer by robin lane.
Where did the famous stories of the battles of their gods develop and spread across the world. Robin lane fox alexander and the gods and the early. Since 1970 he has also been gardening correspondent for the financial times. He was born in 1946 and educated at eton and magdalen college, oxford. Since 1977, he has been a tutor in greek and roman history, and since 1990 university reader in ancient history. Not for robin lane fox the narrow path of specialisation. Lane fox on the origin of the greek myths 3 michael maxwell steer. The first half is looking at how pagans function in the years before the reign of constantine, and you have glimpses into the practices and very deeply held beliefs of the pagans.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. An epic history of greece and rome is a comprehensive and enthralling introduction to ancient civilization the classical civilizations of greece and rome dominated the world for centuries and continue to intrigue and enlighten us with their inventions, whether philosophy, politics, theatre, athletics, celebrity, science or the pleasures of horse racing. His other books include alexander the great, pagans and christians, the unauthorized version and the classical world. Robin james lane fox, frsl born 5 october 1946 is an english classicist, ancient historian and gardening writer known for his works on alexander the great. Did the greek myths really originate with a group of dark age. It is the story of ancient greece and beyond forward to about 200 ad, the time of the greatest expansion of the roman empire. Greeks and their myths in the epic age of homer kindle edition by robin lane fox author 3. Lane fox is ambitious for and demanding of his readership, too. Underlying the myths ancient and romance his, there is a very serious. Apr 14, 2011 robin lane fox on the origin of the greek myths 5 michael maxwell steer. The tales of the ancient greeks have inspired us for thousands of years. Dec 10, 2004 from awardwinning historian robin lane fox, alexander the great searches through the mass of conflicting evidence and legend to focus on alexander as a man of his own time.
From awardwinning historian robin lane fox, alexander the great searches through the mass of conflicting evidence and legend to focus on alexander as a man of his own time. Lane fox is our most widely read historian of the ancient greek world, according. Robin lane fox is currently considered a single author. This remarkable and daringly original book proposes a new way of thinking about the greeks.
Robin lane fox this remarkable book throws new light on the history and travels of greeks in the eighth century b. His books include alexander the great, pagans and christians, the unauthorized version, and the classical world. Travelling heroes by robin lane fox overdrive rakuten. His preceding book, the classical world, was an engaging and. Travelling heroes by robin lane fox penguin books australia. Its central point is the jebel aqra, the great mountain on the north syrian coast which robin lane fox dubs the southern olympus. Robin fox is a respected ancient historian and scholar. Nov 27, 2018 robin lane fox searches for the origins of the greek myths on a journey through the 8thcentury mediterranean world from the lost city of hattusas to the summit of mount etna. Greek myths is the perfect gift, featuring foil on the cover and beautiful illustrations throughout.
The celebrated classicist robin lane fox draws on a lifetimes knowledge of the ancient world, and on his own travels, answering this question by pursuing it through the age of homer. Robin lane fox on the origin of the greek myths 7 youtube. Lane foxs central theme is that the greek myths as told by hesiod and homer had there origins in a diaspora of greek merchants, sailors and soldiers from euboea both east to turkish levant coast and west to sicily and italy. He claims in the preface to have visited almost all the places that he talks about. Greeks and their myths in the epic age of homer by lane fox, robin isbn. He is a fellow of new college, oxford, and a university reader in ancient history. It gathers together stories and echoes from many different ancient cultures, not just the greek assyria, egypt, the phoenician traders and ranges from mesopotamia to the rio tinto at huelva in modern portugal. Robin lane foxs book is the best modern account that i can think of which will give people the sense of how this remarkable revolution took place. Robin lane fox searches for the origins of the greek myths on a journey through the 8thcentury mediterranean world from the lost city of hattusas to the summit of mount etna. Here, robin lane fox sets that mighty achievement, the. He is the author of pagans and christians 1986, the unauthorised version 1992 and many books on classical history, including alexander the great 1973, the classical world 2005 and travelling heroes 2008, all of which have been widely translated. Robin lane fox is our most widelyread historian of the ancient greek world. Robin lane fox is known for his work on alexander 2004, greek myths.
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