Antiquitatum Homericarum, Book 4 (1743)

By Everhard Feith

Book Overview

Antiquitatum Homericarum, Book 4 is a scholarly work by Everhard Feith, originally published in 1743. The book is a comprehensive study of the historical and cultural context of the Homeric epics, the Iliad and the Odyssey. Feith analyzes the themes, characters, and events of the epics in light of the social, political, and religious practices of the ancient Greeks. He explores the role of the gods in the epics, the customs and traditions of the Greeks, and the significance of the epic poems in the development of Western literature and culture. The book is written in Latin and includes extensive footnotes and references to classical sources. It is a valuable resource for scholars of ancient Greek literature, history, and culture, as well as for anyone interested in the origins of Western civilization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166071359
• ISBN13: 9781166071356
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 728 Pages
• Weight: 2.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"