9781333914677 - On Post-Epic, or Imitative Words in Homer (Classic Reprint) de Paley, F. A. (3 resultados)

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

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

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book challenges the widely accepted belief that the Iliad and Odyssey were composed by the poet Homer around 800 BCE. The author provides evidence to suggest that the epics were instead likely compiled and edited much later, possibly around 400 BCE. This theory is based on an examination of the language and vocabulary of the poems, which the author argues contains significant anachronisms and inconsistencies that point to a later date of composition. By comparing the texts of the Iliad and Odyssey with other Greek literature from the same period, the author demonstrates that these epics incorporated elements from a rich oral tradition that existed long before they were written down. This in-depth and meticulously researched book sheds new light on the origins and evolution of these foundational works of Western literature, revealing the dynamic and collaborative nature of the ancient Greek literary tradition. 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.