Studies on Homer and the Homeric Age (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Complete Edition (Vol. 1-3)By W. E. Gladstone
Length61h 26m
About this audiobook
Studies on Homer and the Homeric Age is an ambitious Victorian inquiry into the world disclosed by the Iliad and the Odyssey. Gladstone treats Homer not merely as a poet but as a historical witness, examining language, theology, ethics, political institutions, geography, and social custom to reconstruct the early Greek imagination. Its style is capacious, argumentative, and learned, characteristic of nineteenth-century classical scholarship, poised between philology, moral philosophy, and historical speculation. W. E. Gladstone, better known as a statesman and British prime minister, was also a deeply committed classicist whose education and intellectual formation were rooted in Greek antiquity. His religious seriousness, liberal humanism, and belief in the moral power of literature shaped his reading of Homer. The book reflects a mind seeking continuity between ancient epic, Christian ethical concerns, and the development of European civilization. Readers interested in Homeric studies, Victorian intellectual history, or the history of classical reception will find this work rewarding. Though some conclusions have been superseded by later archaeology and philology, Gladstone's vast learning, interpretive confidence, and reverence for epic poetry make the book a landmark in the modern effort to understand Homer's age.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length61 hrs 26 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 10, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Iliad and The Odyssey + Homer and His Age (Annotated)
22OLYMPUS, OR THE RELIGION OF THE HOMERIC AGE. (pt. 4)
2Introduction
23OLYMPUS, OR THE RELIGION OF THE HOMERIC AGE. (pt. 5)
3Synopsis
24OLYMPUS, OR THE RELIGION OF THE HOMERIC AGE. (pt. 6)
4Historical Context
25OLYMPUS, OR THE RELIGION OF THE HOMERIC AGE. (pt. 7)
5Author Biography
26FOOTNOTES
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6Volume 1
27Volume 3
7I. PROLEGOMENA.[1] (pt. 1)
28I. AGORÈ. THE POLITIES OF THE HOMERIC AGE. (pt. 1)
8I. PROLEGOMENA.[1] (pt. 2)
29I. AGORÈ. THE POLITIES OF THE HOMERIC AGE. (pt. 2)
9II. ETHNOLOGY. (pt. 1)
30II. ILIOS. THE TROJANS COMPARED AND CONTRASTED WITH THE GREEKS. (pt. 1)
10II. ETHNOLOGY. (pt. 2)
31II. ILIOS. THE TROJANS COMPARED AND CONTRASTED WITH THE GREEKS. (pt. 2)
11II. ETHNOLOGY. (pt. 3)
32III. THALASSA. THE OUTER GEOGRAPHY OF THE ODYSSEY. (pt. 1)
12II. ETHNOLOGY. (pt. 4)
33III. THALASSA. THE OUTER GEOGRAPHY OF THE ODYSSEY. (pt. 2)
13II. ETHNOLOGY. (pt. 5)
34IV. AOIDOS. (pt. 1)
14II. ETHNOLOGY. (pt. 6)
35IV. AOIDOS. (pt. 2)
15II. ETHNOLOGY. (pt. 7)
36IV. AOIDOS. (pt. 3)
16ADDENDA.
37IV. AOIDOS. (pt. 4)
17FOOTNOTES
38FOOTNOTES
18Volume 2
39Analysis
19OLYMPUS, OR THE RELIGION OF THE HOMERIC AGE. (pt. 1)
40Reflection
20OLYMPUS, OR THE RELIGION OF THE HOMERIC AGE. (pt. 2)
41Memorable Quotes
21OLYMPUS, OR THE RELIGION OF THE HOMERIC AGE. (pt. 3)
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