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Homer: The Iliad (Classical World)

By William Allan

Book information

Publisher
Bristol Classical Press
Year
2012
ISBN
9781849668897, 1849668892
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
495 kB (507232 bytes)
Pages
128\79
Time added
2023-10-16 04:00:34

Description

This book offers a clear and stimulating introduction to Homer's Iliad, the greatest poem of Western culture. It discusses central aspects of the work (including the tradition of oral poetry, the style and structure of the epic, and its depiction of the gods, heroism, war, and gender roles) and guides the reader in understanding the skill and profundity of Homer's achievement. This introduction is ideal for undergraduates and students in the upper forms of schools, but it requires no knowledge of ancient Greek and is intended for all readers interested in Homer.

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