Homer

by Barbara Graziosi

Book Overview

Homer's mythological tales of war and homecoming, the Iliad and the Odyssey, are considered to be two of the most influential works in the history of Western literature. Yet their author, 'the greatest poet that ever lived' is something of a mystery. By the 6th century BCE, Homer had already become a mythical figure, and even today the debate continues as to whether he ever existed.

In this accessible and concise introduction, Barbara Graziosi...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198788304
• ISBN13: 9780198788300
• Release Date: December 2016
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 6.9"