Homer and the Homeric Hymns: Mythology for Reading and Composition

By Helaine L. Smith and Helaine L. Smith author of Masterpieces of Classic Greek Drama Homer and the Homeric Hymns and Tea

Through eight Homeric Hymns and through excerpts from The Iliad and The Odyssey, this volume tells the story of each epic, and introduces students, teachers, and general readers to mythology and literary study. Clear and copious footnotes reveal the essence of the epic poet's art. Analytical and creative writing suggestions and sample essays provide training in composition.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761855610
• ISBN13: 9780761855613
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: University Press of America
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.6" x 9.0"