Prolegomena Ad Homerum Sive De Carminum Homericorum Origine Auctore Et Aetate, Itemque De Priscae Linguae Progressu Et Praecoci Maturitate... [Latin]

By Richard Payne Knight and Ruhkopf

Prolegomena Ad Homerum Sive De Carminum Homericorum Origine Auctore Et Aetate, Itemque De Priscae Linguae Progressu Et Praecoci Maturitate..., authored by Richard Payne Knight and Friedrich E. Ruhkopf, is a scholarly work examining the origins, authorship, and age of the Homeric poems. Written in Latin, this book delves into the historical and linguistic context surrounding Homer's epics, offering insights into the development and early maturity of the ancient language in which they were composed.

Knight's analysis provides a detailed exploration of the literary and historical aspects of the 'Iliad' and 'Odyssey', making it an invaluable resource for scholars of classical literature, ancient history, and comparative linguistics. The book presents a meticulous study of the Homeric question, inviting readers to reconsider the foundations of Western literary tradition through a rigorous examination of its earliest texts.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: Latin
• ISBN: 1275264069
• ISBN13: 9781275264069
• Release Date: February 2012
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"