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100 1 _aCollins, W. Lucas
_q(William Lucas),
_d1817-1887
245 1 0 _aHomer: The Iliad; The Odyssey
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aAncient Classics for English Readers
500 _aRelease date is 2019-04-18
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Homer: The Iliad; The Odyssey" by W. Lucas Collins is a classical literary work that serves as a guided introduction to two of ancient Greece's most significant epic poems, written in the late 19th century. This compilation explores the themes, characters, and narratives of Homer's works, particularly focusing on the famed Trojan War and the adventures of Odysseus. The likely audience includes readers with incomplete classical education who seek to understand the broader cultural references of these legendary tales. At the start of the volume, the author provides a comprehensive overview of the background and significance of Homer's works, delving into the historical context and the enduring legacy of the timeless themes found within them. The opening chapters initiate the reader into the narrative arc, introducing major characters such as Achilles, Agamemnon, and the event that catalyzes the conflict—the abduction of Helen. The quarrel between Achilles and Agamemnon highlights the themes of pride, honor, and the repercussions of personal choices against the backdrop of war. Here, the audience is set to explore not only the intricate relationships between the key figures but also the elemental struggles of heroism that define heroic literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEpic poetry, Greek -- Translations into English
653 _aOdysseus, King of Ithaca (Mythological character) -- Poetry
653 _aEpic poetry, Greek -- History and criticism
653 _aHomer. Iliad
830 0 _aAncient Classics for English Readers
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59306
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