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Bezig met laden... De wereld, de goden, de mensen de Griekse mythen opnieuw vertolkt door Jean-Pierre Vernant (1999)door Jean-Pierre Vernant
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. Per un ex liceale, è bello, utile (e doveroso) rinfrescarsi la memoria con la mitologia greca incontrata al classico. Per chiunque altro, immagino sia un testo ottimo come introduzione per avventurarsi nelle letture dei classici originali. Una sola nota: lo stile è cronachistico, alla lunga un po' piatto. L'autore concentra il poche pagine una grande quantità di informazioni e se l'opera gli riesce particolarmente bene nella prima parte del libro (l'universo e gli dei, diciamo fino alla guerra di Troia), nella seconda va forse un po' troppo veloce risultando poco scorrevole e troppo fitto di contenuti. A ogni modo, piacevolissimo. ( ) This book is a retelling of some of the myths of Ancient Greece by a French professor of classics. It is relatively short and so provides a good summary of some of the key myths, particularly the origin of the universe, the war of the gods, the Trojan war, Odysseus’ journey, Dionysus, Oedipus, and Perseus. I gave this book 4 stars out of 5. An English translation of a French work based on Ancient Greek texts, this could easily have become a garbled mess. But it isn't. 'The Universe, the Gods, and Mortals' is actually a very easy and enjoyable read. While I am certainly no expert on the subject concerned, Vernant's retelling (or, rather, explanations) of the various stories contained has fuelled my enthusiasm for Ancient Greek mythology (which is, I assume, precisely what he was trying to achieve). Undoubtedly a worthwhile read. La lecture de cet essai est une très agréable façon de se plonger dans la mythologie greque. Jean-Pierre Vernant réussit à enchaîner des épisodes mythologiques issus de sources éparses pour former une longue histoire cohérente. L'auteur nous apprend comment les agissement de telle divinité dans tel épisode sont motivées par tel évènement dans une aventure précédente ; il explicite les visions du monde de l'époque antique sous-jacentes aux allégories truffant ces merveilleuses histoires. Nous sont contés la naissance de l'univers et des premiers dieux, la lutte entre les Titans et les Olympiens, les conquêtes amoureuses de Zeus, les jalousies intestines, les interactions mouvementées avec les hommes ; les tenants et aboutissants de l'Iliade, les significations cachées du voyage d'Ulysse, et les effrayants évènements dont Thèbes a été la scène avec les figures de Dionysos et d'Oedipe. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
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In this enchanting retelling of Greek myth, Jean-Pierre Vernant combines his deep knowledge of the subject with an original storytelling style. Beginning with the creation of Earth out of Chaos, Vernant continues with the castration of Uranus, the war between the Titans and the Olympian gods, the wily ruses of Prometheus and Zeus, and the creation of Pandora, the first woman. His narrative takes readers from the Trojan War to the voyage of Odysseus, from the story of Dionysus to the terrible destiny of Oedipus to Perseus's confrontation with the Gorgons. Jean-Pierre Vernant has devoted himself to the study of Greek mythology. In recounting these tales, he unravels for us their multiple meanings and brings to life the beloved figures of legend whose narratives lie at the origin of our civilization. With remarkable psychological acuity, Vernant presents a picture of the world as the Greeks understood it. The relationship between the human and the divine -- realms that have always been intimately connected -- and their place within a world of potent natural forces are evoked effortlessly in a narrative that retains the magical quality of myth and reads with the compelling momentum of a good novel. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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