Publisher's Synopsis
The World of Homer by Andrew Lang is a comprehensive exploration of the ancient Greek epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, and the world in which they were created. Lang's analysis delves into the historical, cultural, and social contexts of the poems, examining the society, politics, religion, and mythology of ancient Greece. He also explores the literary techniques and themes used by Homer, such as the portrayal of heroes, the use of epithets, and the role of the gods in human affairs. The book includes detailed discussions of the major characters and events in both poems, as well as comparisons to other ancient epics and their influence on later literature. Lang's engaging writing style and deep knowledge of the subject make The World of Homer an essential read for anyone interested in classical literature and the ancient world.1910. While best known for his translations of classical literature and as a collector of folk and fairy tales, Lang also wrote poetry, biographies, histories, novels, literary criticisms and even children's books. Lang was highly regarded as a Homeric scholar. His works in this area include this volume, which is a defense of the unity of Homer. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.#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.
