Simile And Metaphor In Greek Poetry From Homer To Aeschylus (1914)

Simile and Metaphor in Greek Poetry: From Homer to Aeschylus is a book written by Arthur Leslie Keith and first published in 1914. The book is a comprehensive study of the use of simile and metaphor in ancient Greek poetry, with a particular focus on the works of Homer and Aeschylus. Keith explores the various ways in which these literary devices were used by these poets, and how they contributed to the overall meaning and impact of their works. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of simile and metaphor in Greek poetry, including their use in describing nature, human emotions, and the divine. Keith also provides extensive examples from the text of Homer and Aeschylus to illustrate his points. This book is an important contribution to the study of ancient Greek literature and language, and is a valuable resource for scholars and students alike.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.