Homer

Broschiertes Buch

Homeric Studies (1868)

Beschreibung

Homeric Studies is a book written by Homer and published in 1868. The book is a collection of essays that explore various aspects of Homer's epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey. The essays cover a range of topics, including the language and style of the poems, their historical context, and the characters and themes that appear throughout. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Homeric literature. The first section, for example, looks at the language and style of the poems, examining the use of metaphors, similes, and other literary devices. The second section delves into the historical context of the poems, exploring the social and political climate of ancient Greece and how it influenced Homer's writing. Other sections of the book examine specific characters and themes, such as the role of women in the poems, the portrayal of the gods, and the concept of heroism. Throughout the book, Homer draws on his extensive knowledge of ancient Greek literature and culture to provide insightful analysis and commentary on the poems. Overall, Homeric Studies is an essential resource for anyone interested in the study of Homer and his epic poems. It provides a comprehensive overview of the many different aspects of Homeric literature and offers readers a deeper understanding of these timeless works.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Homer is best known as the author of The Iliad and The Odyssey. He was believed by the ancient Greeks to have been the first and greatest of the epic poets. Author of the first known literature of Europe, he is central to the Western canon. Homer's works, which are about fifty percent speeches, provided models in persuasive speaking and writing that were emulated throughout the ancient and medieval Greek worlds. Fragments of Homer account for nearly half of all identifiable Greek literary papyrus finds in Egypt. The Iliad is paired with something of a sequel, The Odyssey, also attributed to Homer. Both stories were intended to be sung by an epic poet. Along with The Odyssey, The Iliad is among the oldest extant works of Western literature, and its written version is usually dated to around the eighth century BC.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 52
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. März 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 3mm
• Gewicht: 92g
• ISBN-13: 9781104180782
• ISBN-10: 1104180782
• Artikelnr.: 26188197