The Iliad of Homer

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Excerpt from The Iliad of Homer: Books I-Vi, With an Introduction and Notes by Robert P. Keep A few words seem called for in reference to the somewhat varied introductory matter which precedes the text. The object of the Introduction is to open the way to the study Of Homer, by giving the student some idea of Epic Poetry, in general, and information upon the origin, history, and transmission of the Homeric poems, in particular. A sufficient account of Homeric criticism is also given to ena ble the reader to enter intelligently into the discussion which is wont to arise among educated men when the name Ho mer is mentioned. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully, any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.