{"title":"Jackie Murray","description":"\u003cp\u003eJackie Murray’s works delve into the rich intersections of classical literature and cultural discourse, offering insightful analyses that illuminate ancient texts through contemporary lenses. Readers can expect explorations that engage deeply with poetic traditions and the complexities of literary controversy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrounded in the arts and culture, Murray’s writing invites thoughtful reflection on the enduring influence of classical themes, making complex ideas accessible and compelling for both scholars and general readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"apollonius-argonautica-and-the-poetics-of-controversy-by-jackie-murray-9783112228081","title":"Apollonius’ ›Argonautica‹ and the Poetics of Controversy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApollonius and the Poetics of Controversy\u003c\/em\u003e is a literary study of Apollonius’ \u003cem\u003eArgonautica\u003c\/em\u003e against the backdrop of the contentious scholarly environment of the Alexandrian Library during its golden age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJackie Murray analyzes the epic as a sophisticated participant in the intellectual and scientific debates of the era, arguing that Apollonius deliberately engages with his contemporaries in literary, philosophical, astronomical, historical, and mythological controversies to establish his own epistemic authority as an epic poet and give weight to his radical version of the Argo’s voyage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe study highlights how the \u003cem\u003eArgonautica\u003c\/em\u003e creates intellectual space for competing truth claims to coexist, transforming the epic from a vehicle for traditional storytelling into a stage for dynamic intellectual inquiry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUltimately, Jackie Murray argues that Apollonius redefines what it means for an epic to be truly \"Homeric\", i.e., to incite scholarly controversies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47933799071980,"sku":"9783112228081","price":385.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9783112228081-apollonius-argonautica-and-the-poetics-of-controversy.jpg?v=1783880676"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/jackie-murray.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}