Homer's Odyssey by Denton Jaques Snider
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| Author | Snider, Denton Jaques, 1841-1925 |
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| Title |
Homer's Odyssey A Commentary |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Steven Giacomelli and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Case Western Reserve University Preservation Department Digital Library) |
| Summary | "Homer's Odyssey" by Denton Jaques Snider is a commentary on the classic epic poem "The Odyssey," written during the late 19th century. The work explores the intricate narrative of Odysseus's journey home after the Trojan War, delving into themes of wisdom, suffering, and divine intervention while analyzing the structure and meaning within Homeric poetry. Snider’s interpretation emphasizes the dualities present in the text, including human struggle against divine forces and the complexities of personal growth. The opening of this commentary sets the stage for a deeper analysis of "The Odyssey" by highlighting its unique structure, which begins with a formal introduction unlike that of "The Iliad." Snider outlines the initial themes, focusing on the character of Ulysses, also known as Odysseus, who is depicted as a resourceful hero facing numerous obstacles on his return journey. The narrative discusses the dual challenges he encounters, namely the enchantress Calypso and the god Poseidon, while also bringing attention to his companions who fail to heed his wisdom. This layering not only introduces the central conflict but also sets up a philosophical exploration of freedom, justice, and the human condition as they relate to the divine in the subsequent analysis. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Homer. Odyssey |
| Subject | Epic poetry, Greek -- History and criticism |
| Subject | Odysseus, King of Ithaca (Mythological character) -- In literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26275 |
| Release Date | Aug 11, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 228 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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