Publisher's Synopsis
The Homeric Catalogue of Ships is a book written by Thomas W. Allen in 1921. It is a detailed analysis of the Catalogue of Ships, which is a section of Homer's epic poem, the Iliad. The Catalogue of Ships is a long list of the ships and warriors who fought in the Trojan War, and it is considered one of the most important passages in the Iliad. In this book, Allen provides a thorough examination of the Catalogue, discussing its historical and literary significance, as well as its place in the larger context of ancient Greek literature. He also provides a line-by-line analysis of the text, discussing the various ships and their crews, and providing insights into the social and political structures of ancient Greece. Overall, The Homeric Catalogue of Ships is an important work of scholarship for anyone interested in ancient Greek literature, history, or culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
