The World of Homer by Andrew Lang

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Author Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912
LoC No. a10002228
Title The World of Homer
Note Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The World of Homer" by Andrew Lang is a scholarly exploration of the epic traditions and cultural contexts of ancient Greece, specifically focusing on the works attributed to the poet Homer. Written in the early 20th century, this work aims to discern the historical realities behind the Homeric epics, the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey", and to argue against certain critical theories that suggest these works are mere compilations of various historical ages rather than coherent products of a singular cultural moment. Lang's analysis includes a consideration of the archaeological findings and the social, political, and economic conditions that frame the world depicted by Homer. The opening of the book establishes the foundational premise that Homer's civilization was not simply a fanciful construct but reflects a real place and time within ancient history. Lang discusses the historical contexts—the four distinct ages that shaped the world as depicted by Homer—beginning with the Late Minoan period and the transition to the Achaean context of the Homeric epics. He sets forth a critical analysis of the prevailing theories among critics that suggest contradicting cultural elements within the epics, arguing instead for a cohesive understanding of the Homeric world as rooted in the historical Achaean society. Lang uses this exploration to challenge the notion that the narrative and stylistic elements of the "Iliad" and "Odyssey" are anachronistic or are merely a blend of multiple epochs, positioning his work as a defense of the unity and integrity of Homer's artistic vision. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Homer
Subject Epic poetry, Greek -- History and criticism
Subject Civilization, Homeric
Subject Homer -- Criticism and interpretation
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EBook-No. 45896
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Most Recently Updated Jun 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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