The Iliad A Commentary Volume 6, Books 21-24 [Paperback]

This is the sixth and final volume of the major Commentary on Homer's Iliad issued under the General Editorship of Professor G. S. Kirk.The sixth and final volume of this major Commentary on Homer's Iliad. The introduction discusses the structure and main themes of the poem, its relationship to the Odyssey, and its interpretation in antiquity.The sixth and final volume of this major Commentary on Homer's Iliad. The introduction discusses the structure and main themes of the poem, its relationship to the Odyssey, and its interpretation in antiquity.This is the sixth and final volume of the major Commentary on Homer's Iliad now being prepared under the General Editorship of Professor G. S. Kirk. It discusses the last four books of the poem in detail, and its main purpose is to help readers to appreciate the poetic and narrative qualities of the work. There is no other study comparable to this in scale and detail in English. The introduction also discusses the structure and main themes of the poem, its relationship to the Odyssey, and the way in which the Homeric poems were interpreted in antiquity. The Greek text is not included. This volume contains a consolidated index of the Greek words in all six volumes.Preface; Abbreviations; Introduction; 1. Structure and themes; 2. Two special problems; 3. Homer and his ancient critics; Commentary; Book 21; Book 22; Book 23; Book 24; General index to Volume VI; Index of Greek words for all volumes. ...a welcome contribution to Homeric studies, and the series as a whole should remain a basic research tool well into the next century....remains a very useful book and an absolute 'must buy'.... S. Douglas Olson, Bryn Mawr Classical Review