Homer Homer
Homer was the ancient bard who gave Western literature the works we call The Iliad and The Odyssey-if he ever existed. While no proven facts document the life of a historical person named Homer-and even the question of a single author for the tales has been debated for centuries-there is no disputing the power of the stories and the fascination of the interplay among its characters, both human and divine. The man we call Homer, unquestionably the greatest of the Greek epic poets, is believed to...See more
Homer was the ancient bard who gave Western literature the works we call The Iliad and The Odyssey-if he ever existed. While no proven facts document the life of a historical person named Homer-and even the question of a single author for the tales has been debated for centuries-there is no disputing the power of the stories and the fascination of the interplay among its characters, both human and divine. The man we call Homer, unquestionably the greatest of the Greek epic poets, is believed to have lived in the eastern Mediterranean early in the millennium before the Christian Era. See less
Homer Homer's Featured Books
Homer Homer book reviews
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The Odyssey
An Epic Journey
The Odyssey is the saga of the Greek hero Odysseus and his return voyage from the Trojan War. Having been away from home for many years Odysseus faces many challenges and adventures on his return ... Read More
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The Iliad
Iliad
by MAlaP, Jan 16, 2009
Reverberates deeply. Jonathan Shay's book, "Achilles in Viet Nam," in his analysis of The Iliad, is a lense for understanding the warriors of our own time. Read More
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The Odyssey
meh
by Lisa C, Nov 7, 2013
it smelled like someone had been smoking on it for years. I had to cover my nose everytime I opened the book Read More
