Since his classic mirror of herodotus, francois hartog has emerged as the most significant theorist of history and chronicler of our changing relationship to our own past that france has produced. The mirror of herodotus the representation of the other in the writing of history. Discover book depositorys huge selection of francois hartog books online. The linked data service provides access to commonly found standards and vocabularies promulgated by the library of congress. The mirror of herodotus the new historicism studies in. The subject of the book is the history of different regimes of historicity, i. Columbia university in a book that should be required reading for anyone interested.
The representation of the other in the writing of history the new historicism. In memories of odysseus, francois hartog examines the truth of levinas assertion and, in the process, uncovers a different picture. The mirror of herodotus paperback the representation of the. 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. The mirror of herodotus download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. Francois hartog is a professor at the ecole des hautes etudes en sciences sociales and holds the chair of ancient and modern historiography. Hartogwhose mirror of herodotus was quite stirring a generation agohas an interesting point to make about the dominance of an expansive present, and the way that takes the meaning out of older regimes such as the nationbuilding histories beloved of conservative school boards looking askance at current ap us history curriculum.
Theres quality bricabrac, collectible oddities and work by local artists. According to french historian francois hartog, when narrators present a culture that is not their own, a rhetoric of otherness may be developed hartog, the mirror of herodotus, 212. In his structuralist approach, hartog demonstrates how writers like herodotus cast the scythians as the uncivilized other. In answering these questions, hartog transforms our understanding of the father of history.
The representation of the other in the writing of history. Herodotus, the persian wars, volume i loeb classical library. 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. What are the linguistic, rhetorical, and philosophical means by which herodotus fashions his text into a mirror of the marginal and unknown. Francois hartog comments, so to drink wine is the mark of a civilized man, but to drink wine undiluted is the mark of a savage and represents a transgression. In this short and elegant book, francois hartog proposes a deceptively simple argument for an intrinsically complicated subject matter. The mirror of herodotus by francois hartog, 9780520264236, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In herodotus book the histories, he includes information about various cultures in order to give a rich background on all aspects of ancient greek society. Francois hartog asks fundamental questions about how herodotus. 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 mirror of herodotus the representation of the other.
Click download or read online button to get the mirror of herodotus book now. The fundamental commentary resource for the early books. 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. Francois hartog is a french historian and chair of modern and antique historiography at the ecole des hautes etudes en sciences sociales in paris. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. 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. We also sell a good range of fairtrade food along with a good selection of greetings cards. Regimes of historicity francois hartog bok 9780231163767. How did he and his readers understand the customs and beliefs of those who were not. The mythical tribe of warrior women 971 words bartleby. Jul 01, 2009 what are the linguistic, rhetorical, and philosophical means by which herodotus fashions his text into a mirror of the marginal and unknown.
The representation of the other in the writing of history, trans. His herodotus is less the chronicler of a victorious greece than a brilliant writer in pursuit of otherness. Studies in cultural poetics 9780520054875 by hartog, francois and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. A selective bibliography to herodotus items with an asterisk. Regimes of historicity by francois hartog, 9780231163767. The first half of this book is really enlightening as it takes the scythian discourse and dissects in great detail.
Hello select your address best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons amazonbasics gift cards customer service sell registry. Presentism and experiences of time by francois hartog at indigo. Buy the mirror of herodotus, oxfam, francois hartog, books, history. Feb 17, 2017 discover book depositorys huge selection of francois hartog books online. John marincola writes in his introduction to the penguin edition of the histories that there are certain identifiable pieces in the early books of herodotuss work which could be labeled as performance pieces. Oct 14, 1980 the first half of this book is really enlightening as it takes the scythian discourse and dissects in great detail. 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. Studies in cultural poetics hartog, francois, lloyd, janet on.
In the lifetime of herodotus the writing of history, and indeed of. The drinking of blood and alcohol sealed a special blood brotherhood, as described in classical sources such as herodotus 7. Studies in cultural poetics by francois hartog 20100630. University of california press, 1988 history 386 pages. Jun 30, 2010 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. Hartog does an excellent job of showing how much of the logos itself. Presentism and experiences of time, engages our ways of relating to the past, present, and future. 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. Inspired by hannah arendt, reinhart koselleck, and paul ricoeur, hartog analyzes a broad range of texts, positioning the odyssey as a work on the threshold of historical consciousness and contrasting it with an investigation of the anthropologist. 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. It has been out in its french version for almost a decade. The representation of the other in the writing of history and croire en lhistoire. The representation of the other in the writing of history ebook. The representation of the other in the writing of history by francois hartog and janet lloyd sold by.
About francois hartog from the university of chicago press website. Explore books by francois hartog with our selection at. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. 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. The body of the vessel is globular, and it has a low ring base. The mirror of herodotus free download ebook in pdf and epub. 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. Herodotus would have made his researches known to the larger world through oral recitations to a public crowd. 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 modern gap between.
Feb 10, 2015 francois hartog is a professor at the ecole des hautes etudes en sciences sociales and holds the chair of ancient and modern historiography. 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. Regimes of historicity should be required reading for anyone interested in the past, present, and future writing of history. Herodotus and the philosophy of empire project muse. An english version has now appeared in the university of california press. Similar globular vases are found at otzaki magoula milojcicvon zumbusch. Dec 06, 2016 buy the paperback book regimes of historicity. The mirror of herodotus by francois hartog paperback. How did he and his readers understand the customs and beliefs of those who were not greek. Drawing on a remarkable range of authors and texts, ancient and modern, hartog looks at accounts of actual travelers, as well as the way travel is used as a trope throughout ancient greek literature, and finds. The mirror of herodotus oxfam gb oxfams online shop. The mirror of herodotus the representation of the other in the writing of history the new historicism. Born in 1946, hartog attended the ecole normale superieure.
Jul 01, 2009 buy the mirror of herodotus the new historicism. He is the author of many works, including the mirror of herodotus. 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. A large range of vinyl plus cds, videos and sheet music. Francois hartog explores crucial moments of change in societys regimes of historicity, or its ways of relating to the past, present, and future. A selective bibliography to herodotus items with an. Studies in cultural poetics by francois hartog 20090701 on. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Francois hartog asks fundamental questions about how herodotus represented this difference.
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