Andrew Lang

Broschiertes Buch

The World of Homer

Beschreibung

Explore the fascinating world behind Homer's epic poems with Andrew Lang's insightful "The World of Homer." This classic work delves into the historical and cultural context of ancient Greece, offering a critical interpretation of Homer and his enduring literary influence. A vital resource for students and enthusiasts of Greek literature, this book examines the societal landscape that shaped the creation of these timeless stories. Lang's analysis provides a deeper understanding of the epic poetry itself, illuminating the rich tapestry of ancient Greek life. Engage with the critical perspectives that have shaped our understanding of Homer for generations. This meticulously prepared print republication invites you to rediscover the world within the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey," and to appreciate the lasting power of these foundational works of Western literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Andrew Lang (1844 - 1912) was a Scottish poet, novelist, literary critic and contributor to the field of anthropology. He is best known as a collector of folk and fairy tales. The Andrew Lang lectures at the University of St Andrews are named after him. Lang is now chiefly known for his publications on folklore, mythology and religion. The interest in folklore was from early life; he read John Ferguson McLennan before coming to Oxford, and then was influenced by E. B. Tylor. The earliest of his publications is Custom and Myth (1884). In Myth, Ritual and Religion (1887) he explained the "irrational" elements of mythology as survivals from more primitive forms. Lang's Making of Religion was heavily influenced by the 18th century idea of the "noble savage": in it, he maintained the existence of high spiritual ideas among so-called "savage" races, drawing parallels with the contemporary interest in occult phenomena in England. His Blue Fairy Book (1889) was a beautifully produced and illustrated edition of fairy tales that has become a classic. This was followed by many other collections of fairy tales, collectively known as Andrew Lang's Fairy Books. In the preface of the Lilac Fairy Book he credits his wife with translating and transcribing most of the stories in the collections. Lang examined the origins of totemism in Social Origins (1903).

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 246
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 349g
• ISBN-13: 9781023221498
• ISBN-10: 1023221497
• Artikelnr.: 74104414