Homer

The Iliads of Homer (eBook, ePUB)

Translated according to the Greek

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Homer's 'The Iliads of Homer' is a timeless epic poem that delves into the Trojan War, focusing on the hero Achilles and the wrath that leads to devastating consequences. Written in dactylic hexameter, Homer's style is characterized by vivid imagery, elaborate similes, and a sweeping narrative that explores themes of honor, fate, and the gods' influence on mortal affairs. The Iliad is a cornerstone of Western literature, influencing generations of writers and serving as a classic example of ancient Greek storytelling. Homer's language is rich and poetic, drawing readers into a world of heroic deeds and larger-than-life characters. The vivid descriptions and emotional depth of the characters make this epic a must-read for anyone interested in classical literature or ancient mythology.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 471
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664649089
• Artikelnr.: 58499300

Autorenporträt

Homer is the name ascribed by the Ancient Greeks to the semi-legendary author of the two epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, the central works of Greek literature. Many accounts of Homer's life circulated in classical antiquity, the most widespread being that he was a blind bard from Ionia, a region of central coastal Anatolia in present-day Turkey. The importance of Homer to the ancient Greeks is described in Plato's Republic, where he is referred to as the protos didaskalos, "first teacher", of tragedy, the hegemon paideias, "leader of learning" and the one who ten Hellada pepaideuken, "has taught Greece". 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.