02550cam a22003253u 4500 26275 UtSlPG 20260610133613.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PA Snider, Denton Jaques, 1841-1925 Homer's Odyssey : A Commentary Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-08-11 Produced by Steven Giacomelli and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Case Western Reserve University Preservation Department Digital Library) "Homer's Odyssey" by Denton Jaques Snider is a commentary on the classic epic poem "The Odyssey," written during the late 19th century. The work explores the intricate narrative of Odysseus's journey home after the Trojan War, delving into themes of wisdom, suffering, and divine intervention while analyzing the structure and meaning within Homeric poetry. Snider’s interpretation emphasizes the dualities present in the text, including human struggle against divine forces and the complexities of personal growth. The opening of this commentary sets the stage for a deeper analysis of "The Odyssey" by highlighting its unique structure, which begins with a formal introduction unlike that of "The Iliad." Snider outlines the initial themes, focusing on the character of Ulysses, also known as Odysseus, who is depicted as a resourceful hero facing numerous obstacles on his return journey. The narrative discusses the dual challenges he encounters, namely the enchantress Calypso and the god Poseidon, while also bringing attention to his companions who fail to heed his wisdom. This layering not only introduces the central conflict but also sets up a philosophical exploration of freedom, justice, and the human condition as they relate to the divine in the subsequent analysis. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Homer. Odyssey Epic poetry, Greek -- History and criticism Odysseus, King of Ithaca (Mythological character) -- In literature https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26275 67237 67237