Homer Iliad XXI

This 1921 book provides the full text of the 21st book of the Iliad, as well as an introductory guide for the new Greek scholar.

Homer (Author), A. C. Price (Edited by)

9781107621206, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 22 August 2013

114 pages
19.8 x 12.9 x 0.6 cm, 0.12 kg

Originally published as part of the Pitt Press Series in 1921, this book not only provides the full text of the 21st book of the Iliad, but also includes an introductory guide for the new Greek scholar that addresses issues of vocabulary, translation possibilities and metrical issues. This book will be of value to Classical scholars of any ability, but particularly to anyone reading Homer in the original.

History of the poems
Causes of their influence
Suggestions as to study and translation
Homeric grammar
The poems as evidence
Similes
Book XXI
Text
Notes
Vocabulary.

Subject Areas: Classical history / classical civilisation [HBLA1]