ISBN: 9780243374281 - homer (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book examines the origins of Homer's epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, and their enduring impact on Western literature, thought, and culture. The author draws comparisons with other oral epic traditions, such as the Nibelungenlied and the Kalevala, to shed light on the development of Greek epic poetry. By exploring the historical and literary context of Homer's work, the book provides a deeper understanding of the Iliad and Odyssey as a product of their time and as a source of inspiration for generations of writers and thinkers. The author argues that Homer's epics represent a crucial stage in the evolution of storytelling, blending elements of myth, history, and legend to create a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate readers today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …