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Framing the Questions / Truth, Imagination and Value

Synopsis
The course takes as its focus the two epic poems of Homer, ‘The Odyssey’ and ‘The Iliad’.
Part 1 places the archaeological site of Troy geographically and topographically; interviews Professor Manfred Korfmann about Troy’s topographic significance; considers the post-World War 2 excavation of Old Smyrna that still continues; discusses the associations between archaeology and poetry.
Part 2 (30 min) is a visual essay exploring the values of the Homeric epics in contemporary terms. Programme ends with resource material for both ‘The Odyssey’ and ‘The Iliad,' much of it without commentary.
Series
Homer: Poetry and Society, Course A295
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 117 min.
Year of production
1993
Availability
OUT OF DISTRIBUTION; 1994 sale: £80.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Documentation
Course comprises the two Homeric texts, a book of essays, audiocassettes, the video and 5 learning guides.
Uses
Undergraduate classical studies; classical literature/archaeology.
Subjects
Archaeology; Classical studies; English language and literature
Keywords
ancient monuments; Greece - classical; Homer; poetry; storytelling

Credits

Director
Mags Noble
Producer
Tony Coe
Cast
Chris Emlyn Jones 
Ekrem Akurgal 
Manfred Korfmann 

Sections

Title
Framing the questions
Synopsis
Part 1 places the archaeological site of Troy geographically and topographically; interviews Professor Manfred Korfmann about Troy's topographic significance; considers the post-World War 2 excavation of Old Smyrna that still continues; discusses the asso

Title
Truth, imagination and value
Synopsis
Part 2 (30 min) is a visual essay exploring the values of the Homeric epics in contemporary terms. Programme ends with resource material for both 'The Odyssey' and 'The Iliad,' much of it without commentary.

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web
http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 1908 274066
Address
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
Notes
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