An Essay on the Original Genius and Writings of Homer .. - Paperback

by Robert 1717?-1771 Wood (Created by)

In this classic work, Robert Wood challenges the prevailing view of Homer as a primitive and uneducated bard and presents him as a learned poet, deeply engaged with the literary and cultural traditions of his time. Drawing on extensive scholarship and a close reading of the Iliad and the Odyssey, Wood offers a comprehensive picture of Homer's life, art, and legacy.

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