Homer Iliad XXI [Paperback]

This 1921 book provides the full text of the 21st book of the Iliad, as well as an introductory guide for the new Greek scholar.Originally published as part of the Pitt Press Series in 1921, this book not only provides the full text of the 21st book of the Iliad, but also includes an introductory guide for the new Greek scholar that addresses issues of vocabulary, translation possibilities and metrical issues.Originally published as part of the Pitt Press Series in 1921, this book not only provides the full text of the 21st book of the Iliad, but also includes an introductory guide for the new Greek scholar that addresses issues of vocabulary, translation possibilities and metrical issues.Originally published as part of the Pitt Press Series in 1921, this book not only provides the full text of the 21st book of the Iliad, but also includes an introductory guide for the new Greek scholar that addresses issues of vocabulary, translation possibilities and metrical issues. This book will be of value to Classical scholars of any ability, but particularly to anyone reading Homer in the original.History of the poems; Causes of their influence; Suggestions as to study and translation; Homeric grammar; The poems as evidence; Similes; Book XXI; Text; Notes; Vocabulary.