Studies on Homer and the Homeric Age


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Studies on Homer and the Homeric Age are a comprehensive 3-volume work that features the history of the ancient Greek literature, focusing on the Homeric Question – concerning by whom, when, where and under what circumstances the Iliad and Odyssey, its foundational works, were composed. Contents: Prolegomena: On the State of the Homeric Question The Place of Homer in Classical Education On the Historic Aims of Homer On the Probable Date of Homer The Probable Trustworthiness of the Text of Homer Place and Authority of Homer in Historical Inquiry Achæis - Ethnology of the Greek Races: Scope of the Inquiry On the Pelasgians, and Cognate Races The Pelasgians: and Certain States Naturalized or Akin to Greece On the Phœnicians and the Outer Geography of the Odyssey On the Catalogue On the Hellenes of Homer On the Respective Contributions of the Pelasgian and Hellenic Factors to the Compound of the Greek Nation On the Three Greater Homeric Appellatives On the Homeric Title of Ἄναξ Ἀνδρῶν On the Connection of the Hellenes and Achæans With the East Olympus or the Religion of the Homeric Age: On the Mixed Character of the Supernatural System, or Theo-mythology of Homer The Traditive Element of the Homeric Theo-mythology The Inventive Element of the Homeric Theo-mythology The Composition of the Olympian Court; and the Classification of the Whole Supernatural Order in Homer The Olympian Community and Its Members Considered in Themselves The Olympian Community and Its Members Considered in Their Influence on Human Society and Conduct On the Traces of an Origin Abroad for the Olympian Religion The Morals of the Homeric Age Woman in the Heroic Age The Office of the Homeric Poems in Relation to That of the Early Books of Holy Scripture Agorè: Polities of the Homeric Age Ilios: Trojans and Greeks Compared Thalassa: The Outer Geography Aoidos: Some Points of the Poetry of Homer




Studies on Homer and the Homeric Age


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In 'Studies on Homer and the Homeric Age' by W. E. Gladstone, readers are treated to a scholarly examination of Homer's epics and the historical context in which they were created. Gladstone delves into the intricacies of the Homeric poems, exploring their themes, language, and cultural significance. Drawing on his expertise in classical literature, Gladstone presents a detailed analysis that sheds light on the enduring impact of Homer's works on Western civilization. His prose is erudite and insightful, making this book an essential read for anyone interested in the classics. The historical and literary context provided by Gladstone offers a deeper understanding of the Homeric Age and its significance in shaping ancient Greek society. W. E. Gladstone, a renowned statesman and scholar, brings a unique perspective to the study of Homer and his works. His background in politics and academia provides him with a comprehensive understanding of the cultural and political forces at play during the Homeric Age. This interdisciplinary approach enriches his analysis and offers readers a well-rounded view of Homer's enduring legacy. I highly recommend 'Studies on Homer and the Homeric Age' to readers who are passionate about classical literature and interested in delving into the nuances of Homer's epic poems. Gladstone's meticulous research and profound insights make this book a valuable addition to any library.







Studies on Homer and the Homeric Age


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Analysing in detail ancient Greek culture and society, Gladstone achieves his aim 'to promote and extend' the study of Homer.










Studies on Homer and the Homeric Age


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Four-time prime minister William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898) was also a prolific author and enthusiastic scholar of the classics. Gladstone had spent almost two decades in politics prior to his writing the three-volume Studies on Homer and the Homeric Age. This work and the preceding 'On the place of Homer in classical education and in historical inquiry' (1857), reflect Gladstone's interest in the Iliad and the Odyssey, which he read with increasing frequency from the 1830s onward and which he viewed as particularly relevant to modern society. As he relates, he has two objects in the Studies: 'to promote and extend' the study of Homer's 'immortal poems' and 'to vindicate for them ... their just degree both of absolute and, more especially, of relative critical value'. Volume 3 examines Greek polities of this period before returning to the poems themselves, their plots, characters and the beauty of their language.




Studies on Homer and the Homeric Age


Book Description

Four-time prime minister William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898) was also a prolific author and enthusiastic scholar of the classics. Gladstone had spent almost two decades in politics prior to his writing the three-volume Studies on Homer and the Homeric Age. This work and the preceding 'On the place of Homer in classical education and in historical inquiry' (1857), reflect Gladstone's interest in the Iliad and the Odyssey, which he read with increasing frequency from the 1830s onward and which he viewed as particularly relevant to modern society. As he relates, he has two objects in the Studies: 'to promote and extend' the study of Homer's 'immortal poems' and 'to vindicate for them ... their just degree both of absolute and, more especially, of relative critical value'. Volume 2 presents an exhaustive study of the 'Theo-mythology', religious traditions and sources, and morals of Homer's age.







The Gentleman's Magazine


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The "Gentleman's magazine" section is a digest of selections from the weekly press; the "(Trader's) monthly intelligencer" section consists of news (foreign and domestic), vital statistics, a register of the month's new publications, and a calendar of forthcoming trade fairs.