Studies on Homer and the Homeric Age, Vol. 3 of 3 : I. Agorè: Polities of the Homeric Age. II. Ilios: Trojans and Greeks Compared. III. Thalassa: The Outer Geography. IV. Aoidos: Some Points of the Poetry of Homer.

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Book

Author/Creator:

Gladstone, W. E. (William Ewart), 1809-1898.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Studies on Homer and the Homeric Age, Vol. 3 of 3" by W. E. Gladstone is a scholarly work focused on classical literature and historical analysis, written in the mid-19th century. This study delves into the political structures, social dynamics, and cultural significance of the Homeric age, examining how these elements are reflected in Homer's epics. It aims to establish Homer as an essential source for understanding the roots of political thought and governance in ancient Greece. The opening of the work presents a critical perspective on the study of ancient historians, suggesting that they may not provide suitable political models for contemporary readers. Gladstone emphasizes the robust political ideas inherent in the Homeric texts, arguing that these ideas form foundational principles of governance that resonate with modern democratic ideals. He introduces key topics such as the roles of kingship, the significance of public assemblies, and the emerging notion of political justice, setting the stage for deeper explorations of Homer's influence on political philosophy and the evolution of social organizations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studies_on_Homer_and_the_Homeric_Age

Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2016-09-07