548 results for 'Homer'

The Iliad, a timeless epic poem, begins with a powerful invocation to the muse, setting the stage for a story of rage and devastation. For generations, Richmond Lattimore's translation has been the...

The Homeric Hymns and Apocrypha presents a unique collection of poems and biographical accounts connected with the famous Greek bard Homer. This volume includes the 33 surviving Hymns, fragments of...

The Odysseys of Homer by George Chapman and Homer George Chapman's translation of Homer's epic poems is considered one of the most significant works of English literature. First published in...

Homer: A Guide for the Perplexed is an in-depth exploration of Homer's poetry and its enduring impact on Western literature. This book delves into the complexities of Homeric themes, including origin...

Homer: A Beginner's Guide by Elton T. E. Barker and Joel P. Christensen is an in-depth exploration of the life and works of the ancient Greek poet. This introduction to Homer's epic poems, the Iliad...

The Homeric Hymns and Homerica is a collection of thirty-three ancient Greek hymns celebrating individual gods. These hymns employ the same epic meter-dactylic hexameter as the Iliad and Odyssey,...

Homer: A Comprehensive Introduction to the Iliad and the Odyssey This revised edition provides an in-depth exploration of Homer's two epic poems, offering readers a clear understanding of their...

Homer's Ninth Life: A Blind Wonder Cat is a heartwarming and humorous tale about a remarkable cat who defied the odds to live life to the fullest. Born blind, Homer was destined for an uncertain...

Homer is a deeply insightful exploration of the Iliad and the Odyssey, focusing on the poetic treatment of story, characters, and nature. Paolo Vivante argues that Homer's poetry presents events in...

The Homeric Vocabularies: A Systematic Approach to Learning Homer's Language For students of ancient Greek and literature, mastering Homer's vocabulary is a crucial step in understanding his works...

Homer: A Study in Poetic Art This book is an introduction to Homer's poetic art, exploring the techniques and principles behind his most famous works. It provides a clear analysis of the Iliad and...

The Homeric Hymns by Homer A collection of thirty-three ancient Greek hymns celebrating individual gods, these poems employ the same epic meter and dialect as the Iliad and Odyssey. Attributed to...

Homer's Odyssey provides selected extracts from this seminal work, accompanied by comprehensive notes and discussion questions. This collection enables readers to explore and understand the influence...

Homer: Poet of the "Iliad" is an ideal companion for readers seeking to deepen their understanding of the poem and its form. Mark Edwards provides a comprehensive analysis of Homer's work, combining...

Winslow Homer: Crosscurrents offers a fresh perspective on the life and work of this American artist. Long regarded as a regionalist painter, Homer's oeuvre reveals a broader exploration of the...

A Lexicon of the Homeric Dialect by Richard John Cunliffe is an invaluable resource for students and scholars of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. This comprehensive dictionary lists and defines in English...

Alessandro Barchiesi's Homeric Effects in Vergil's Narrative is a seminal study that has shaped Western cultural understanding of Homer's influence on literature. This revised and expanded edition...

The Homeric Hymns by Peter McDonald is a modern account of this ancient and under-appreciated body of poetry. Comprising thirty-three poetic accounts, these 'hymns' explore the lives and affairs of...

The Very Idea of Homer explores the enduring fascination with the ancient Greek poet, delving into the cultural significance of his works and the mystery surrounding his identity. This...

The Essential Homer: Selections from the Iliad and the Odyssey brings together key episodes from two of ancient Greece's most enduring works. Edited with an eye for those sections that are most...

Discover the skill and profundity of Homer's greatest poem, The Iliad, in this clear and stimulating introduction. This book explores central aspects of the work, including the tradition of oral...

Winslow Homer: A Painter Confronting Conflict This publication explores the work of American painter Winslow Homer through the lens of conflict, revealing a persistent fascination with struggle that...

The Homeric Hymns are a collection of ancient Greek poems that explore the evolution of the cosmos. In this new translation, Sarah Ruden employs a natural English rhythm to convey the original Greek...

Winslow Homer's studio at Prouts Neck, Maine, is a place of enduring beauty and artistic significance. Over the course of twenty-five years, from 1883 until his death in 1910, American artist Winslow...

Homer and Langley is a novel about two brothers, born into a life of comfort in New York, who struggle to cope with the challenges of their lives. As they navigate the complexities of adulthood,...

The Homeric Dictionary provides a comprehensive guide to the vocabulary and antiquities of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. Based on the German original by Dr Georg Autenreith, this dictionary lists all...

The enigma of Homer's identity has captivated readers for centuries. Despite producing works of unparalleled genius, such as the Iliad and the Odyssey, the author remains shrouded in mystery. This...

Homer: Iliad Book 22 by Homer provides an in-depth analysis of the climax of the epic poem, where the main defender of Troy falls to the greatest warrior of the Greeks. This encounter sets off a...

Waves battering the weathered rocks on a shore, young boys sailing carefree on open waters: Winslow Homer's seascapes are among the most distinctive and powerful in American art. This exhibition...

Deborah Beck's Homeric Conversation offers a fresh perspective on the ancient art of conversation in the Homeric poems. By exploring traditional types of scenes, such as arrival and sacrifice, Beck...

Achilles and Hector: Homeric Hero by Seth Benardete This study explores the style and plot of Homer's Iliad, challenging conventional interpretations. Published in two parts in the St. John's Review...

This critical study offers a persuasive argument for reading Alexander Pope's translation of Homer's epics, along with his accompanying notes and Essay on Criticism. Mason presents a masterly...

The Essential Iliad by Homer and Alison Bechdel is a unique reimagining of an ancient classic. This ninth collection from Alison Bechdel's signature comic strip, Dykes To Watch Out For, explores...

Homer's poems are among the oldest stories we have, drawing on deep roots in the Eurasian steppes beyond the Black Sea. Emerging around 2000 BC, they tell us how we became who we are. These ancient...

Homer: Iliad III (Greek Texts) Book III of Homer's epic poem is presented in its original Greek text, accompanied by an introduction that sets the scene and provides context for understanding this...

George Chapman's translations of Homer are renowned for their enduring impact on the English language. Keats and Swinburne praised his work, with Keats immortalizing it in his sonnet "On First...

Dennis R. MacDonald's groundbreaking study reinterprets the Gospel of Mark as a prose anti-epic that draws heavily from Homer's Odyssey and Iliad. By examining close readings of key episodes,...

Pope's Homer and the concept of masculinity in eighteenth-century classical learning are closely intertwined. This study reassesses the idea of 'masculinity' as an absolute standard, arguing instead...

Alexander Pope's translation of Homer's epic poem is presented in this beautifully illustrated edition. The work features notes by Rev. Theodore Alois Buckley, M.A., F.S.A. The Iliad tells the story...

This concise introduction to Homer and his two masterworks, the Iliad and the Odyssey, provides a complete overview of the poet's life and works. The book explores the "Homeric Question," examining...

The Winnowing Oar: New Perspectives in Homeric Studies brings together cutting-edge research from a group of esteemed scholars to tackle longstanding challenges in understanding Homer's poetry. This...

This fresh and exciting approach to Homer's epic poem offers a comprehensive overview, key extracts, and detailed commentary on crucial moments. Ideal for new readers and those teaching it at...

The Names of Homeric Heroes: Problems and Interpretations by Nikoletta Kanavou provides a fresh perspective on the linguistic, literary, and contextual value of Homeric personal names. This study...

Learn to read Homer's epic poems in ancient Greek with this comprehensive textbook. Designed for beginners and ideal for classroom use, Homeric Greek provides an engaging introduction to the language...

The Homeric Hymns: A Verse Translation by Thelma Sargent Thelma Sargent's verse translation of these ancient works brings clarity and beauty to the original Greek texts. Accompanying the translations...

The Iliad by Barbara Graziosi and Johannes Haubold is a comprehensive introduction to Homer's epic poem. This edition brings together two leading scholars' expertise, making it an ideal resource for...

The Mighty Dead: Why Homer Matters Adam Nicolson's genre-defying book is a deeply profound exploration of the enduring power of Homer's epic poems. Nicolson delves into the mystery of why these...

A heartwarming tale of an unlikely family. When Patty and Mark adopt a basset hound named Homer, their lives are forever changed. As they navigate the ups and downs of life together, Homer proves to...

Odysseus's journey home is fraught with peril as he faces the wrath of Poseidon and navigates treacherous seas.Twenty years after the Trojan war, Odysseus sets out to reclaim his rightful place in...

Virgil Colvin, a retired homicide detective, has left his past behind to relive memories of his honeymoon in Greece. However, his tranquil retreat is disrupted by a violent earthquake and the...

Christopher Logue's War Music is a radical reimagining of Homer's Iliad, presented in a unique blend of translation, adaptation, and invention. This powerful poem explores the human cost of war and...

This concise introduction to Homer provides a student-friendly overview of the poet and his two great epics, the Iliad and the Odyssey. The book offers historical background and literary readings of...

Winslow Homer's fascination with the ocean drove his artistic process. He spent hours observing its ever-changing power and beauty, capturing it in his paintings with patience and attention to detail...

Homer's Thebes explores how Homer's epic poems, the Iliad and Odyssey, borrow from the songs of ancient Boeotian Thebes to address key ideas about politics, time, and genre. By examining these...

The Golden Chain of Homer Aurea Catena Homeri by Hamilton and Wheeler provides an English translation of Dr. Anton Josef Kirchweger's influential alchemical text, first printed in 1723. This...

The Homeric Hymn to Demeter is part of Bryn Mawr Commentaries, a series designed to support students in their study of ancient Greek and Latin literature. Assuming a basic understanding of grammar...

Homer's works, the Iliad and the Odyssey, have had a profound impact on Western literature. Yet, the identity of their author remains shrouded in mystery. This Very Short Introduction by Barbara...

The Invention of Medicine From Homer to Hippocrates by Robin Lane Fox explores how medicine evolved in ancient Greece. From epic poems like Homer's works to the writings of Hippocrates, this book...

The Homeric Hymns by Apostolos N. Athanassakis is a rich source for understanding ancient Greek mythology and literature. Composed over centuries, these thirty-three poems were performed at religious...

Homer's epics have captivated readers for centuries, and Eva Brann brings them back to life in her insightful guide, Homeric Moments. By focusing on the crucial scenes that mark the high points of...

The Iliad and The Odyssey are foundational works of Greek literature. Jasper Griffin explores the enduring ideas presented in these epics, which have profoundly influenced Western thought. Each poem...

Homer's Daughter by Robert Graves is a bold retelling of the ancient epic. In this unique interpretation, the author imagines that Homer was not the blind and bearded figure of legend, but a young...

The performance of Homer's epics was a multifaceted art form in ancient Greece. Rhapsodes, who would travel from city to city or enjoy positions in wealthy households, recited the poems orally before...

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Greek for those who wish to read Homer in the original language. It begins with the basics of the Greek alphabet and explains each new word and...

The Iliad: A Poem About War and Humanity Homer's epic poem is both simple and complex, exploring the human cost of war. This translation brings to life the story of Akhilleus' wrath and its...

Homer's epic poem, "The Odyssey", tells the story of Odysseus' journey back home after the Trojan War. Over the course of 10 years, he faces numerous challenges and dangers that threaten his life and...

Homer's Iliad: A Commentary on Three Translations offers a comprehensive understanding of this foundational work of Western literature. Peter Jones has compiled a line-by-line commentary based on...

Andrew Dalby explores the origins of the epic poems that have shaped Western literature. By examining the historical context and evolution of the legend of Homer, he challenges conventional wisdom...

Homer Price is a humorous tale about a boy who uses his wits and a pet skunk to outsmart four slick bandits in a small town. Centerburg, where the story takes place, is a place of wonder, where...

Friedrich August Wolf's Prolegomena to Homer, 1795 is a foundational work in Homeric scholarship that has shaped the field for nearly two centuries. In this seminal study, Wolf explores the history...

Homer Kelley's groundbreaking quest to unlock the science behind the perfect golf swing revolutionised the sport forever. In 1939, Kelley played his first game and scored an impressive 116, only to...

Homer and His Iliad by Robin Lane Fox is a thought-provoking exploration of the ancient epic poem that continues to appeal to readers today. The Iliad, set against the backdrop of the Trojan War,...

The Mortal Hero: An Introduction to Homer's Iliad by Seth L. Schein is a literary study of the ancient Greek epic poem, exploring its mythological, religious, ethical, and artistic themes. This book...

Homer's Mediterranean: A Travel Companion is an exploration of the places that inspired Homer's epic poem. Wolfgang Geisthövel embarks on a journey to uncover the literary and historical connections...

Jessie Homer French: Fire, Fish and DeathA comprehensive publication showcasing the work of self-taught artist Jessie Homer French, known for her regional narrative paintings that explore themes of...

Reading Homer Iliad Books 16 and 18 presents two pivotal sections of the epic poem: Book 16, where Patroclus' life is tragically cut short, and Book 18, where Achilles' grief and subsequent honour...

The Return of Ulysses: A Cultural History of Homer's Odyssey by Edith Hall Edith Hall explores the enduring appeal of Homer's epic, tracing its remarkable resilience to adaptation over three thousand...

The Cambridge Companion to Homer provides a comprehensive guide to the essential aspects of Homeric criticism and scholarship. Written by an international team of scholars, this book offers a...

The Homeric Hymns by Michael Crudden This collection of ancient Greek poems offers a unique glimpse into the mythology and culture of ancient Greece. Comprising hymns to various gods, including...

George Chapman's Homer: The Iliad presents the original text of the renowned English translator's work. First published in 1614-15, this volume features the translation of Homer's epic poem with only...

The Panathenaic Festival and the Poetics of Homer's Epic Poetry. In classical Athens, the festival of the Panathenaia was celebrated every summer to honor the city's patron goddess, Athena. During...

Homer's Iliad Book III offers a unique blend of intimate scenes and epic battles. This pivotal section of the epic poem explores the complexities of war, ritual, and divine intervention, weaving...

The Iliad SparkNotes Literature Guide provides in-depth analysis and support for students facing essay deadlines and looming exams. This comprehensive guide offers chapter-by-chapter breakdowns,...

The Iliad Book I by Homer A foundational work of ancient Greek literature, this translation presents the first book of Homer's epic poem, exploring the complexities of human nature and the...

The Homeric Hymns by Jules Cashford These 33 ancient Greek songs were composed for recitation at festivals and honour the gods and goddesses of the pantheon. They recount key episodes in the lives of...

Homer's Iliad is a foundational work of ancient Greek literature, offering insights into the historical context and literary power of one of the world's earliest epic poems. This critical...

Homer's Odyssey: A Commentary Based on the English Translation of Richmond Lattimore provides in-depth analysis and explanation of Homer's epic poem. This commentary offers a detailed understanding...

Winslow Homer's time in Cullercoats had a lasting impact on his art. After spending a year and a half in the seaside village, Homer's work received rave reviews upon his return to America. This book...

The Odyssey A Reader's Guide to the Homer Epic by Robert Crayola is an in-depth exploration of one of the most powerful stories in Western literature. This comprehensive guide provides a historical...

The Odyssey, translated by Richmond Lattimore, is a timeless epic of heroism and perseverance. When Odysseus returns home after the Trojan War, he must confront the obstacles he left behind and...

The Cypria Reconstructing the Lost Prequel to Homer's Iliad by D M. Smith In Classical times, the story of the Trojan War was told in a series of epic poems known as the Epic Cycle. One poem, now...

Walking in the Footsteps of Odysseus: A Practical Guide to Homer's Ithaca Explore the ancient landscape of Ithaca, as described in Homer's epic poem The Odyssey. This self-guided tour follows the...

Early Greek Political Thought from Homer to the Sophists by Michael Gagarin and Paul Woodruff explores the social and political ideas of ancient Greece. This collection includes works by over thirty...

Homer's Iliad and Odyssey are widely regarded as cornerstones of Western literature. This study by Richard Jenkyns offers a fresh perspective on these ancient epics, exploring themes such as heroism...

Agamemnon's character in Homer's epic poems has long been overshadowed by his famous story at Troy. However, scholars have not adequately explored his full portrayal. This book offers a fresh...

Troy: The Epic Battle As Told in the Iliad by Homer. When love and war collide, the consequences are devastating. Paris's affair with Helen sparks a chain reaction of events that will leave no city...

The second part of Homer's epic poem takes new directions, exploring the lives of people from different backgrounds and challenging traditional notions of power and achievement. Books XIII-XIV...

Homer's Iliad is a story of love, adventure and magic, set against the rich backdrop of ancient Greek culture. This child-friendly retelling brings to life Homer's masterpiece, exploring themes that...

The Oxford Critical Guide to Homer's Iliad is a comprehensive study of the epic poem, exploring each of its 24 books in turn. Contributors provide close readings of individual passages and synthetic...

Hardcover edition of Homer's Iliad books XIII-XXIV. This is a 3rd edition of the work published in 1990 by E typographeo Clarendoniano. It contains eight pages and features a hardcover binding.