The Lay Of Dolon, The Tenth Book Of Homer's Iliad: Some Notes On Its Language Verse And Contents (1911)

By Alexander Shewan

Book Overview

The Lay of Dolon, the Tenth Book of Homer's Iliad: Some Notes on its Language, Verse and Contents is a book written by Alexander Shewan in 1911. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the tenth book of Homer's Iliad, which is also known as the Doloneia. The author examines the language, verse, and contents of the book, providing detailed notes and commentary on each aspect. The Lay of Dolon tells the story of the Trojan War and the exploits of the Greek hero Diomedes, who sets out to spy on the Trojans and capture their scout Dolon. Shewan's analysis sheds light on the themes and motifs of the book, as well as its historical and cultural significance. This book is an essential resource for students and scholars of classical literature and mythology, as well as anyone interested in the epic tales of ancient Greece.With Remarks By The Way On The Canons And Methods Of Homeric Criticism.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: 1104395851
• ISBN13: 9781104395858
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"