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The Homeric Question wanes and waxes. Homer's poetry remains. If the coming generation is to have its chance of realizing how delightful an inheritance the ancient world has left us, it must be nourished not on controversy about Homer, but on Homer. Shake speare himself was made a stranger, and an unpleasing stranger, to the present writer's schoolboy generation by the conscientious effort of the teachers to divert attention from the plays as plays, and to concentrate it on the derivation of such words as wassail and welkin. A learned scholar of the University of Cambridge has been heard to say that at school he was not taught to read the Iliad and Odyssey as poems, but only as material for the solution of a tire some Homeric problem. As if the problem mattered except to lovers of the poet's work. As if it could be solved by persons who have never thought about the poem as a poem.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book analyzes the Iliad, a classic epic poem attributed to Homer, through the lens of its intricate narrative structure and the rich tapestry of themes woven within. The author explores how Homer masterfully crafts a cohesive and symmetrical design, using repetition, interconnected episodes, and a series of contrasting panels to drive home the story's central message. The Iliad is positioned as a seminal work in Western literature, and the author delves into the timeless themes of heroism, honor, and the inevitable tragedy of war that resonate deeply within its verses. Through a close examination of pivotal scenes, such as the quarrel between Agamemnon and Achilles, the author uncovers the profound insights the poem offers into human nature and the complexities of the human condition. Ultimately, this book provides a fresh perspective on the Iliad, showcasing its enduring relevance and the enduring genius of its creator. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781333802714_0
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