The Problem of the Homeric Poems

Authors: Geddes, W. D., Sir (William Duguid), 1828-1900

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Includes bibliographical references and index Introductory.--The Wolfian theory.--A 'Via media'.--The two epics compared.--Outline of new grouping.--Failure of old Chorizontic grouping.--Criterion as to geographical knowledge.--Criterion as to humour and pathos --Criterion as to conjugal honour and affection.--Ulysses.--Latent sympathies and antipathies.--Archaica: religion and mythology.--Archaia: pyschology and ethics.--Manners and customs and social appliances.--Personal idiosyncrasies: Attitude to the horse.--Personal idiosyncrasies: Attitude to the dog.--Epilogue as to horse and dog.--Local mint-marks: Achilleid.--Objections and difficulties considered.--Local mint-marks: Ulyssean cantos.--Local mint-marks: Odyssey.--Glimpses of a personal Homer.--Symmetry in ethical purpose.--Conclusion.--Appendix

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