Weissenborn's Homeric Life

By Edmund Weissenborn

Book Overview

Weissenborn's Homeric Life is a book written by Gilbert Campbell Scoggin that explores the life and work of German classicist and philologist, Karl Weissenborn. Weissenborn is known for his contributions to the study of Homer's epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Weissenborn's life, including his education, academic career, and personal life. It also delves into his scholarly work, particularly his commentary on the Iliad and the Odyssey, which is still widely used today. Scoggin's book offers a valuable insight into the life and work of one of the most influential classicists of the 19th century, and sheds light on his lasting impact on the field of Homeric studies. The book is written in English and is suitable for scholars and students of classics, as well as anyone interested in the life and work of Karl Weissenborn.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: 1425491057
• ISBN13: 9781425491055
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"