The father of history the great courses by elizabeth vandiver 20000504 audio cd january 1, 2000. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Elizabeth vandiver born 1956 is an american classical scholar. I get what they mean, but for me herodotus is more like the keeper of a vast antique shop describing the items and the stories behind the items as he guides us through his labyrinth of cabinets. Heroes in herodotus by elizabeth vandiver, 9783631431689, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Herodotus presented his theme as recording the achievements of both our own greek and other peoples. Books iv describe the background to the grecopersian wars. The father of history the great courses by elizabeth. The great courses by vandiver, elizabeth and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The history of herodotus volume 1 all you can books. As it has survived, the history is divided into nine books the division is not the authors. The histories was at some point divided into the nine books that appear in modern editions, conventionally named after the nine muses. Indeed, the preceding stanza 76, which is similar, explicitly invokes glory, the word used by elizabeth vandiver to describe kleos in homer and herodotus.
This examination of herodotus references to mythological heroes revea. The book that emerged from these inquiries the histories is herodotuss only known work, yet it still made herodotus one of the rare, landmark figures in the story of thought. In these lectures, professor vandiver introduces you to herodotus and the histories, tracing the influences he assimilated and the new methods he used in crafting. She was formerly director of the honors humanities program at the university of maryland at college park, where she also taught in the department of classics. Elizabeth vandiver, clement biddle penrose professor of latin and classics. His use of heroes exemplifies the intermediate nature of his work. The earliest writings in prose had been the work of a group of. This book is a standard text for any college course in reading herodotus in greek. The interaction of myth and history, volume 1 band 56 volume 56 of europaische hochschulschriften. Written in 440 bc in the ionic dialect of classical greek, the histories serves as a record of the ancient traditions, politics, geography, and clashes of various cultures that were known in western asia, northern. This examination of herodotus references to mythological heroes reveals new aspects of his historiography and of his literary technique. He is simply one of the greatest storytellers who ever wrote. He is known for having written the book the histories greek. The interaction of myth and history studien zur klassischen philologie 9783631431689.
Jan 01, 20 elizabeth vandiver examines the helen doppelganger mystery and the kroisos catastrophe in pursuit of herodotus demonstrable homerism. Professor elizabeth vandiver s 24 engrossing lectures shed revealing light on both the context and the content of these stunning dramas from athenss golden age. Herodotus story of how the talented and original musical performer and conductor arion of methymna was rescued from the sea and carried to dry land by a dolphin is of great interest because of. The greek tragedians aeschylus, sophocles, and euripides produced a group of plays whose grandeur and uncanny power are undiminished despite the passage of 2,500 years. Vandiver does a good job explaining classical mythology. Listen to audiobooks narrated by elizabeth vandiver.
Who we are recorded books is the largest independent producer of audiobooks in the world. Hide browse bar your current position in the text is marked in blue. Elizabeth vandiver examines the helen doppelganger mystery and the kroisos catastrophe in pursuit of herodotus demonstrable homerism. Reihe xxx, theater, film u volume 56 di studien zur klassischen philologie vol. In the development of greek prose, herodotus lies between the early logographers and later historians, thematically and stylistically as well as chronologically. Herodotus became the first person we know of to see the past in new and fresh waysnot as a distant recess shrouded in legend and rumor, but as something that lies close at hand. To navigate the timeline, click and drag it with your mouse, or click on the timeline overview on the bottom. She doesnt spend quite as much time as i would have liked discussing individual myth.
She received the prestigious excellence in teaching award from the american philological association in 1998. In the lifetime of herodotus the writing of history, and indeed of. The interaction of myth and history studien zur klassischen philologie by vandiver, elizabeth isbn. Her dissertation was on herodotus and was published as heroes in. Herodotus account of the grecopersian wars was the only book he ever wrote. Herodotus homerific kroisos logos is motored by xenie, as vandiver notes, although here the central character sits enthroned at home and the travellers come to him solon, phrygian adrastos, his trusty messengers. The subject is not limited to a specific logos but is ubiquitous in the histories. Jun 27, 2014 the histories of herodotus of halicarnassus is considered the first work of history in western literature. Perhaps most famously, the book tells the heroic tale of the greeks resistance to the vast invading force a. Rated 5 out of 5 by canadian from herodotus and his magnum opus dr.
In the lifetime of herodotus the writing of history, and indeed of prose of any sort, was still something of a novelty. Written about 440 bc, the histories tell the story of the war between the persian empire and the greek citystates in the 5th century bc. Epics, chronicles, romances and inquiries from herodotus and thucydides to the twentieth century by j. She garnered awards for her teaching from northwestern university. An evaluation of herodotuss treatment of persia and the persians is a difficult task. Jul 11, 2014 indeed, the preceding stanza 76, which is similar, explicitly invokes glory, the word used by elizabeth vandiver to describe kleos in homer and herodotus. Source for persia and persians encyclopaedia iranica. His monumental work, the histories, was the subject of. The father of history by elizabeth vandiver goodreads. Being the second book of the famous history of herodotus london. Herodotus also doesnt seem to actually refer to alexander as a phoenician, so it appears that hes being grouped alongside other eastern peoples.
This course addresses the most remarkable achievement of herodotushis narrative account of the. Given the number and the superb quality of the courses on classical literature that professor elizabeth vandiver has contributed to the great courses, we knew that we had to bring her into our studio to lecture on herodotus. Greek tragedy audiobook by elizabeth vandiver, the great. Elizabeth vandiver is associate professor of classics and clement biddle penrose professor of latin at whitman college in walla walla, washington. On the legacy of the histories by herodotus, historian barry s. Books viix contain the history of the wars, culminating in an account of the. I feel i am attending great lecture of professor elizabeth vandiver and.
The father of history as a former adjunct history professor i wanted to learn more about the foundation of the field of history. Download audiobooks narrated by elizabeth vandiver to your device. The histories of herodotus of halicarnassus is considered the first work of history in western literature. Elizabeth vandiver, the clement biddle penrose professor of latin and classics, received her m. Professor vandiver is the author of stand in the trench, achilles. Classical receptions in british poetry of the great war and heroes in herodotus. The father of history audiobook elizabeth vandiver. His monumental work, the histories, was the subject of her doctoral dissertation and first book. The histories, which is the oldest history book in western civilization, was completed around 425 b. She is the clement biddle penrose professor of latin and classics at whitman college, having previously taught at the university of maryland, college park. The history by herodotus and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Structurally, the histories is subdivided into nine books, each of which is sometimes named after one. Online books about this author are available, as is a wikipedia article. Online books about this author are available, as is a wikipedia article herodotus.
Click anywhere in the line to jump to another position. Life of the greek historian herodotus of halicarnassos. The interaction of myth and history, blanche elizabeth vandiver issn 01721798 volume 56 of studien zur klassischen philologie, issn 01721798 hrsg. The father of history the great courses by elizabeth vandiver 20000504 elizabeth vandiver on. In this, the first prose history in european civilization, herodotus describes the growth of the persian empire with force, authority, and style. She has also written numerous articles and has delivered many papers at national and international conferences. Witness the works and wonders of the ancient world through the eyes of its first great historian. Vandiver teaches in the honors humanities program and classical department at the university of maryland. The father of history by elizabeth vandiver is a series of 24 audio lectures published by the great courses.
An annotated herodotus reader containing passages from books iix of the histories with introductory material for all nine books of the histories, commentary and grammatical notes. The father of history the great courses by elizabeth vandiver 20000504. Elizabeth vandiver has once again won my admiration for her insightful and engaging lectures. Herodotuss subject in his history is the wars between greece and persia 499479 bce and their preliminaries. Witness the works and wonders of the ancient world through the eyes of its first great historian in this sparkling series of 24 lectures from a muchhonored teacher and classical scholar. The father of history, oxfam, professor elizabeth vandiver, 156585702x, books, history cookies on oxfam we use cookies to ensure that you have the best experience on our website.
This is the fourth of her great courses from the teaching company that i have studied, and ive prized them all. Her dissertation on the greek historian herodotus led to her first book, heroes in. Witness the works and wonders of the ancient world through the eyes of its first great historian in this sparkling series of 24 lectures from a muchhonored. List of people mentioned in herodotus, book one wikipedia. Our rbdigital platform distributes the broadest array of digital content typesincluding audiobooks, video, magazines, ebooks, education, and entertainmentall in one powerful app. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. View the ancient world through the eyes of its first historian. Instead she delves into the meanings behind the myths. Colchis, from the medea abduction, isnt a phoenician colony either, so i dont think theres any reason to assume that being included in a listing of these incidents is meant to imply that troy is. It discusses herodotus, his life times and context as well as his great work the histories.
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