Studies On Homer And The Homeric Age V3: Agore, Ilios, Thalassa And Aoidos (in English)
Synopsis "Studies On Homer And The Homeric Age V3: Agore, Ilios, Thalassa And Aoidos (in English)"
""Studies On Homer And The Homeric Age V3: Agore, Ilios, Thalassa And Aoidos"" is a scholarly work by William E. Gladstone that delves into various aspects of Homer's epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, and the society and culture of the Homeric age. The book is divided into four parts, each focusing on a different theme: Agore (marketplace), Ilios (Troy), Thalassa (sea), and Aoidos (poet). In the first part, Gladstone explores the role of the marketplace in Homeric society and how it was depicted in the poems. He discusses the importance of trade and commerce, the social hierarchy within the marketplace, and the use of language and rhetoric in commercial transactions. The second part focuses on the city of Troy and its significance in the Homeric poems. Gladstone examines the historical and archaeological evidence for the existence of Troy and compares it to the portrayal of the city in the Iliad. He also analyzes the characters and events in the poem, such as Hector, Achilles, and the Trojan War, and their cultural and literary significance. The third part looks at the sea and its importance in Homeric society and the poems. Gladstone discusses the role of seafaring and maritime trade, the symbolism of the sea in Homeric literature, and the depiction of sea monsters and other creatures in the poems. Finally, in the fourth part, Gladstone explores the figure of the poet in Homeric society and the poems. He discusses the role of the aoidos (singer) in preserving and transmitting oral tradition, the use of poetic language and imagery in the poems, and the relationship between the poet and the audience. Overall, ""Studies On Homer And The Homeric Age V3: Agore, Ilios, Thalassa And Aoidos"" provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of various aspects of Homeric literature and culture, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students of classics, literature, and history.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1858 Edition.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.
