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The lay of Dolon (the Tenth Book of Homer's Illiad); Some Notes on its Language, Verse and Contents,
Hardcover
Literary CriticismFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781019859599
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 330
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
This scholarly study of Homer's epic poem, the Iliad, focuses on the often-overlooked tenth book, which describes the treacherous actions of the Trojan spy Dolon. Alexander Shewan provides a detailed analysis of the book's language, verse, and themes, and explores its significance for our understanding of the Iliad as a whole. The book includes extensive textual notes and translations, making it accessible to both specialists and general readers.
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