The World of Homer

The World of Homer is a book written by Andrew Lang that explores the life and times of the legendary Greek poet, Homer. It delves into the historical and cultural context of ancient Greece during the time when Homer lived and wrote his epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey. Lang provides a comprehensive analysis of the themes, characters, and literary devices used in Homer's works, as well as the impact they had on subsequent generations of writers and thinkers. The book also examines the various theories surrounding Homer's identity and the authorship of his poems, and sheds light on his influence on the development of Western literature and culture. The World of Homer is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in ancient Greek history, literature, and mythology.1910. While best known for his translations of classical literature and as a collector of folk and fairy tales, Lang also wrote poetry, biographies, histories, novels, literary criticisms and even children's books. Lang was highly regarded as a Homeric scholar. His works in this area include this volume, which is a defense of the unity of Homer. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.#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.