Selections From Homer's Iliad: With an Introduction, Notes, a Short Homeric Grammar, and a Vocabulary (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Allan Rogers Benner

9780331595215: Selections From Homer's Iliad: With an Introduction, Notes, a Short Homeric Grammar, and a Vocabulary (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331595214 ISBN 13: 9780331595215

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore Homer’s Iliad in a focused, student-friendly edition that preserves the epic’s unity and key passages.

This selected edition gathers essential books and episodes from the Iliad with helpful introductions, brief summaries of omitted portions, and notes designed for first-year reading. It includes a concise grammar and vocabulary aids, plus notes on difficult terms to support understanding without overwhelming the reader. The volume also provides footnotes, bibliographic references, and occasional excerpts from scholarly work to illuminate context.

This edition aims to give students a coherent view of the epic as a work of literature and art, balancing selection with continuity. It’s complemented by illustrations and a bibliography that enhance study and make the material approachable for classroom use.

Carefully chosen selections that keep the story intact while fitting a first-year pace
Inline notes and footnotes to explain unusual words and key references
A compact Greek text with a practical vocabulary and grammar aids
Illustrations and a bibliography to enrich study and discussion

Ideal for students beginning an encounter with Homer, and for general readers seeking a guided, accessible introduction to the Iliad.

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