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This is a study of ekphrasis, the art of making listeners and readers 'see' in their imagination through words alone, as taught in ancient rhetorical schools and as used by Greek writers of the Imperial period (2nd-6th centuries CE). The author places the practice of ekphrasis within its cultural context, emphasizing the importance of the visual imagination in ancient responses to rhetoric, poetry and historiography. By linking the theoretical writings on ekphrasis with ancient theories of imagination, emotion and language, she brings out the persuasive and emotive function of vivid language...

Who was Homer? This book takes us beyond the legends of the blind bard or the wandering poet to explore an author about whom nothing is known, except for his works. It offers a reading of the ancient biographies as clues to the reception of the Homeric poems in Antiquity and provides an introduction to the oral tradition which lay at the source of the Homeric epics. Above all, it takes us into the world of the Odyssey, a world that lies between history and fiction. It guides the reader through a poem which rivals the modern novel in its complexity, demonstrating the unity of the poem as a...

A memoir in verse. Having grown up on a farm near the Everglades in South Florida, childhood memories abound in the poems of Gloria Webb Sutton. Marriage, children, and family events all contribute to her colorful and heartfelt verse in this lifetime of memories.

God Placed You Here is a motivational powerhouse of uplifting poetry, supportive essays and heartfelt sentiments. The perfect way to start your day, pick up your afternoon and end your evening, with a smile. God Placed You Here is an encouraging and empowering affirmation of life. Loving words that will assist you in recognizing all that you are in God's eyes, His love and His glory.

The Light That Is You is an inspirational collection of prayers and supplications, poems celebrating life, reflective essays and affirmations of clarity, love and strength. This is the second book in the Poetry From The Heart collection. Motivating and loving prose that speaks to your heart, elevates your energy and relaxes your cares away. The Light That is You is designed to be like a cheer leader in your pocket. A book that you can turn to for inspiration and sincere encouragement. It is the perfect gift for you or someone you love. The Light That is You focuses on personal strength,...