Fragments of the Iliad of Homer from a Syriac Palimpsest (1851)

By Homer

Book Overview

""Fragments Of The Iliad Of Homer From A Syriac Palimpsest"" is a book by Homer that was published in 1851. It is a collection of fragments from the epic poem ""The Iliad"" that were found in a Syriac palimpsest. A palimpsest is a manuscript that has been erased and written over, but traces of the original text remain. The fragments in this book were discovered by a scholar named William Cureton in a monastery in the Middle East. The text is written in Syriac, a dialect of Aramaic, and dates back to the 5th century AD. The fragments provide insight into the early transmission of Homer's work and shed light on how the text was adapted and translated in different regions. The book includes a preface by Cureton, as well as a translation of the fragments into English. It is a valuable resource for scholars of ancient literature and those interested in the history of the transmission of classical texts.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: 1120283086
• ISBN13: 9781120283085
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"