![]() Concise yet informative and stimulating, each book includes illustrations and suggestions for further reading and study. 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.The Classical World series is well established and explores the culture and achievements of the civilizations of Greece and Rome. 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 book offers a clear and stimulating introduction to Homer's Iliad, the greatest poem of Western culture. ![]()
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