Illiad and Oddyssey

Illiad and Oddyssey September 30, 2006

Posted by zartman in Books.
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What is so great about Homer?

1. Neoclassical - October 3, 2006: The beautiful descriptions and the emphasis of man as a whole: the intricacies of cooking, fighting, mourning.

For example, I really like the phrase, “and Hellen did not know that her brothers lay under the ground.” It sounds very peaceful and good.

It also gives a clear view of the Greek culture in many different aspects, which is fascinating.

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2. lilrabbi - October 5, 2006: Driscoll likes Homer.

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