Homer

This concise book is a complete and contemporary introduction to Homer and his two master-works, the Iliad and the Odyssey. It explains the “Homeric Question,” illuminating its current status, and critiques the literary qualities of the <i>Iliad</i> and the <i>Odyssey</i>, analyzing and contrasting their plotting, narrative technique, and characterization.<br /> <ul> <li style=”list-style: none”><br /> </li> <li>Provides historical background and literary readings of <i>The</i> <i>Iliad</i> and <i>The Odyssey</i><br /> </li> <li>New to the second edition: a section on Homer’s reception in ancient Greece; a chapter on Homer and archaeology; additional maps; an updated bibliography; a glossary of key terms; and information on the oral composition of the poems<br /> </li> <li>Text is updated throughout<br /> </li> <li>Assumes no prior knowledge of Greek</li> </ul>