Product Description

Examines the history of scholarly debate about the origins of "The Iliad". Was Homer the sole author, did he describe historical events and was his poetry transcribed in his lifetime? - these are some of the questions examined.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #629382 in Books
• Published on: 1993-11-04
• Released on: 1994-03-21
• Formats: Abridged, Audiobook
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 6
• Binding: Audio Cassette

Customer Reviews

homer on tape
a masteroiece. some abridgement but very little of note.
jacobi gives a terrific performanced- majestic, dramatic and holds the attention throughout
i like the translation- modern and understandable yet retaining power and not popular/vulgar
homer may have been an oral poet(fagles questions this in the written introduction-worth getting for this alone), in which case it is now possible to close your eyes and imagine the great man reciting his epic in person