Homer Odyssey Books VI-VIII [Paperback]

This is the first self-contained edition of Books VIVIII of the Odyssey, the account of Odysseus' time among the Phaeacians, and a popular introduction to Homer.This first self-contained edition of Books VI-VIII of the Odyssey--the account of Odysseus' time among the Phaeacians--serves also as a popular introduction to Homer. The Commentary provides guidance on questions of literary and narrative technique and poetic artistry.This first self-contained edition of Books VI-VIII of the Odyssey--the account of Odysseus' time among the Phaeacians--serves also as a popular introduction to Homer. The Commentary provides guidance on questions of literary and narrative technique and poetic artistry.This is the first self-contained edition of Books VI-VIII of the Odyssey--the account of Odysseus' time among the Phaeacians, and a popular introduction to Homer. While not neglecting matters of language and formulaic composition, the Commentary aims to provide guidance on questions of literary and narrative technique and poetic artistry. The Introduction deals with the problem of Homeric composition in general, and with the place of the Phaeacian books in the poem as a whole. There are also brief sections on Homeric meter and the text.Introduction: 1. Homer; 2. The Phaeacian books; 3. Metre; 4. The text; 5. Odyssey Book; 6. Odyssey Book; 7. Odyssey Book: 8. Commentary; Bibliography; Index. The book is an invaluable resource for students of Greek, providing fountains of well-considered knowledge throughout. David W. Frauenfelder, Asian Thought and Society