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Title: Homer: The Iliad; The Odyssey

Series Title: Ancient Classics for English Readers

Note: Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Homer: The Iliad; The Odyssey" by W. Lucas Collins is a classical literary work that serves as a guided introduction to two of ancient Greece's most significant epic poems, written in the late 19th century. This compilation explores the themes, characters, and narratives of Homer's works, particularly focusing on the famed Trojan War and the adventures of Odysseus. The likely audience includes readers with incomplete classical education who seek to understand the broader cultural references of these legendary tales. At the start of the volume, the author provides a comprehensive overview of the background and significance of Homer's works, delving into the historical context and the enduring legacy of the timeless themes found within them. The opening chapters initiate the reader into the narrative arc, introducing major characters such as Achilles, Agamemnon, and the event that catalyzes the conflict—the abduction of Helen. The quarrel between Achilles and Agamemnon highlights the themes of pride, honor, and the repercussions of personal choices against the backdrop of war. Here, the audience is set to explore not only the intricate relationships between the key figures but also the elemental struggles of heroism that define heroic literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Collins, W. Lucas (William Lucas), 1817-1887

EBook No.: 59306

Published: Apr 18, 2019

Downloads: 256

Language: English

Subject: Epic poetry, Greek -- Translations into English

Subject: Odysseus, King of Ithaca (Mythological character) -- Poetry

Subject: Epic poetry, Greek -- History and criticism

Subject: Homer. Iliad

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Homer: The Iliad; The Odyssey

Series Title: Ancient Classics for English Readers

Note: Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Homer: The Iliad; The Odyssey" by W. Lucas Collins is a classical literary work that serves as a guided introduction to two of ancient Greece's most significant epic poems, written in the late 19th century. This compilation explores the themes, characters, and narratives of Homer's works, particularly focusing on the famed Trojan War and the adventures of Odysseus. The likely audience includes readers with incomplete classical education who seek to understand the broader cultural references of these legendary tales. At the start of the volume, the author provides a comprehensive overview of the background and significance of Homer's works, delving into the historical context and the enduring legacy of the timeless themes found within them. The opening chapters initiate the reader into the narrative arc, introducing major characters such as Achilles, Agamemnon, and the event that catalyzes the conflict—the abduction of Helen. The quarrel between Achilles and Agamemnon highlights the themes of pride, honor, and the repercussions of personal choices against the backdrop of war. Here, the audience is set to explore not only the intricate relationships between the key figures but also the elemental struggles of heroism that define heroic literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Collins, W. Lucas (William Lucas), 1817-1887

EBook No.: 59306

Published: Apr 18, 2019

Downloads: 256

Language: English

Subject: Epic poetry, Greek -- Translations into English

Subject: Odysseus, King of Ithaca (Mythological character) -- Poetry

Subject: Epic poetry, Greek -- History and criticism

Subject: Homer. Iliad

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.