Ajax, the archetypal Greek warrior, has over the years been trivialized as a peripheral character in the classics through Hollywood representations, and by the use of his name on household cleaning products. Examining a broad range of sources--from film, art and literature to advertising and sports--this study of the "Bulwark of the Achaeans" and his mythological image redefines his presence in Western culture, revealing him as the predominant voice in The Iliad and in myriad works across the classical canon.
Ajax, the archetypal Greek warrior, has over the years been trivialized as a peripheral character in the classics through Hollywood representations, and by the use of his name on household cleaning products. Examining a broad range of sources--from film, art and literature to advertising and sports--this study of the "Bulwark of the Achaeans" and his mythological image redefines his presence in Western culture, revealing him as the predominant voice in The Iliad and in myriad works across the classical canon.
Timothy V. Dugan is an associate professor in the Department of Communication Arts, St. Francis College, Brooklyn, New York.
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Table of Contents Preface: Spielberg and Homer, T-Rex and Ajax Introduction: Who Is Ajax? 1. Homer: The Iliad 2. Ajax in Antiquity 3. The Medieval and Renaissance Ajax 4. The Neo-Classical and Romantic Ajax 5. Ajax in English, Irish and American Letters 6. Ajax in Modern Art 7. Ajax in Music 8. Ajax on the High Seas 9. Ajax in Athletics: Dutch Football 10. The Bleeding Edge Ajax 11. The Heavy Metal Ajax 12. Ajax® in Advertising Conclusion: Ajax Studies Chapter Notes Works Cited Index
Table of Contents Preface: Spielberg and Homer, T-Rex and Ajax Introduction: Who Is Ajax? 1. Homer: The Iliad 2. Ajax in Antiquity 3. The Medieval and Renaissance Ajax 4. The Neo-Classical and Romantic Ajax 5. Ajax in English, Irish and American Letters 6. Ajax in Modern Art 7. Ajax in Music 8. Ajax on the High Seas 9. Ajax in Athletics: Dutch Football 10. The Bleeding Edge Ajax 11. The Heavy Metal Ajax 12. Ajax® in Advertising Conclusion: Ajax Studies Chapter Notes Works Cited Index
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