Hartog offered commentary that was unworthy of a sophomore term paper, wrote in a deliberately confusing style, and barely engaged the relevant scholarship on herodotus that existed back in the eighties when the mirror of herodotus was written. Memories of odysseus francois hartog bok 9780226318523. Francois hartog is the directeur detudes at the ecole des hautes etudes en sciences sociales and the director of the centre louis gernet in paris. Project muse herodotus, explorer of the past, three essays. Herodotus s great work is not only an account of the momentous historical conflict between the greeks and the persians but also the earliest sustained exploration in the west of the problem of cultural difference. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read.
An english version has now appeared in the university of california press. The mirror of herodotus paperback the representation of the other in the writing of history the new historicism. Nov 25, 2018 as francois hartog famously wrote about in his book, the mirror of herodotus, the geography and the identity of the scythians had long been used by greek writers as a foilscythia was the other. Francois hartog is a french historian and chair of modern and antique historiography at the ecole des hautes etudes en sciences sociales in paris. Project muse herodotus, explorer of the past, three. Herodotus, the persian wars, volume i loeb classical library. The representation of the otherin the writingof history cornell u. Francois hartogs mirror of herodotus is the most ambitious and influential study of herodotus literary techniques to appear since immerwahrs form and thought in herodotus. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The mirror of herodotus francois hartog herodotus great work is not only an account of the momentous historical conflict between the greeks and the persians but also the earliest sustained exploration in the west of the problem of cultural difference. Born in 1946, hartog attended the ecole normale superieure. A selective bibliography to herodotus items with an asterisk. Oct 14, 1980 the first half of this book is really enlightening as it takes the scythian discourse and dissects in great detail.
The mirror of herodotus by francois hartog paperback. The representation of the other in the writing of history, trans. How did he and his readers understand the customs and beliefs of those who were not greek. In this short and elegant book, francois hartog proposes a deceptively simple argument for an intrinsically complicated subject matter. Originally published in french in 1980, this book was instrumental in calling the attention of classicists to the distorted mirror through which historians in antiquity represented the image of the other in order to enhance their own selfrepresentation. A distinguished classical historian, hartog uses specific, wellchosen examples to explain how understanding regimes of historicity will allow us to better understand the conditions of possibility for producing histories and, more generally, our own relationship to time. The mythical tribe of warrior women known as amazons had a prominent presence in the mythic world of ancient greece. In answering these questions, hartog transforms our understanding of the father of history. The mirror of herodotus by francois hartog, 9780520264236, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Studies in cultural poetics by francois hartog, francois hartog, janet lloyd, franois hartog, franaois hartog, franaois hartog paperback, 411 pages, published 2009 by university of california press isbn. Studies in cultural poetics by hartog, francois isbn. It has been out in its french version for almost a decade. The representation of the other in the writing of history. Janet lloyd herodotuss great work is not only an account of the momentous historical conflict between the greeks and the persians but also the earliest sustained exploration in the west of the problem of. Regimes of historicity francois hartog bok 9780231163767. In this series of meditative chapters, he takes us from the greeks to the present once more, emphasizing how the theory of history must move from diagnosing the. The first half of this book is really enlightening as it takes the scythian discourse and dissects in great detail.
The mirror of herodotus by francois hartog paperback university. In answering these questions, hartog transforms our. Discover book depositorys huge selection of francois hartog books online. Fran ois hartog asks fundamental questions about how herodotus represented this difference. How did he and his readers understand the customs and beliefs of. For him it is not enough to repeat that scythia is a land of eremia, a zone of eschatia, for. The mirror of herodotus the representation of the other in the writing of history the new historicism. Herodotus great work is not only an account of the momentous historical conflict between the greeks and the persians but also the earliest sustained exploration in the west of the problem of cultural difference. Francois hartog, janet lloyd, classical philology 85, no. His most recent book to be published in english, regimes of historicity. Hartog himself is the author of a groundbreaking exploration of herodotus in which the issue of otherness was analyzed with sophistication and charm le miroir dherodote. The conception of the other has long been a problem for anthopologists and philosophers. The mirror of herodotus oxfam gb oxfams online shop.
He is the author of many works, including the mirror of herodotus. The representation of the other in the writing of history by francois hartog and janet lloyd sold by. The subject of the book is the history of different regimes of historicity, i. Its range of interests is immense, covering the whole of the known world and much beyond, and it culminates in a detailed account of the persian wars of the early fifth century bc. Herodotus and the philosophy of empire project muse. Presentism and experiences of time, engages our ways of relating to the past, present, and future. In the lifetime of herodotus the writing of history, and indeed of prose of any sort, was still something of a novelty. Hartogs position is that herodotus distorts the reality the scythians were both nomads and cultivators and calls them nomads for the sake of making the metaphor with the athenians. Francois hartog asks fundamental questions about how herodotus represented this difference. In his structuralist approach, hartog demonstrates how writers like herodotus cast the scythians as the uncivilized other. Herodotuss great work is not only an account of the momentous historical conflict between the greeks and the persians but also the earliest. The mythical tribe of warrior women 971 words bartleby.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Jun 30, 2010 the mirror of herodotus by francois hartog, 9780520264236, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. A selective bibliography to herodotus items with an. What are the linguistic, rhetorical, and philosophical means by which herodotus fashions his text into a mirror of the marginal and unknown. Francois hartogs mirror of herodotus is the most ambitious and influential. They are often depicted in ancient literature, such as in herodotus the histories, or on many artistic vessels recovered from the centuries between 800 b. His herodotus is less the chronicler of a victorious greece than a brilliant writer in pursuit of otherness. Feb 17, 2017 discover book depositorys huge selection of francois hartog books online.
The mirror of herodotus the representation of the other in the. Herodotus, the father of history, oxford 1953 francois hartog. In particular, evans would seem to have been most fruitfully influenced of late by the french structuralist scholarship of francois hartog the mirror of herodotus. Jul 01, 2009 buy the mirror of herodotus the new historicism. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The representation of the other in the writing of history kindle edition by francois hartog author, janet lloyd translator. Drawing on a remarkable range of authors and texts, both ancient and modern, hartog looks at accounts of actual travelers as well as the way travel is used as a. The representation of the other in the writing of history the new historicism. The representation of the other in the writing of history ebook. Studies in cultural poetics by francois hartog 20090701 on. Buy the mirror of herodotus, oxfam, francois hartog, books, history cookies on oxfam we use cookies to ensure that you have the best experience on our website. Jul 01, 2009 the mirror of herodotus paperback the representation of the other in the writing of history the new historicism.
Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. He is known for having written the book the histories greek. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Francois hartog is a french historian and chair of modern and antique historiography at the ecole des hautes etudes en sciences sociales ehess in paris. Hartog does an excellent job of showing how much of the logos itself. Studies in cultural poetics 9780520054875 by hartog, francois and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Selfreflection, egyptian beliefs, scythians and greek. Herodotuss great work is not only an account of the momentous historical conflict between the greeks and the persians but also the earliest sustained exploration in the west of the problem of cultural difference. Francois hartog s mirror of herodotus is the most ambitious and influential study of herodotus literary techniques to appear since immerwahrs form and thought in herodotus. The mirror of herodotus the new historicism studies in. The representation of the other in the writing of history and croire en lhistoire. The book s sheer scope and breakneck pace are exhilarating, and much joy comes from the company, the scenery, and the feeling of being in thrall to a master.
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