The Authoress of the Odyssey

Where and When She Wrote, Who She Was, the Use She Made of the Iliad and How the Poem Grew Under Her Hands

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Samuel Butler

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""The Authoress of the Odyssey"" by Samuel Butler is a literary investigation into the origins and authorship of the ancient Greek epic poem, the Odyssey. Butler delves into the historical and cultural context of the poem's creation, exploring the possible identity of the poem's author and the influences that shaped her writing. He examines the relationship between the Odyssey and its predecessor, the Iliad, and how the former grew and evolved under the author's hands. Through detailed analysis of the text, Butler offers insights into the themes, symbolism, and structure of the Odyssey, shedding new light on one of the most enduring works of Western literature. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the classics, literary history, or the art of storytelling.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1897 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Release date NZ

March 29th, 2014

Author

Samuel Butler

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Pages

312

Dimensions

152x229x19

ISBN-13

9781497817517

Product ID

22383271

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