Homeric Scenes: Hector's Farewell, and The Wrath of Achilles

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Published in 1906, this book provides a series of literary essays exploring the epic poetry of the ancient Greek poet Homer. The book focuses on two key scenes from Homer's epic poem, the Iliad: Hector's farewell to his wife and son, and the wrath of Achilles. The essays provide a sophisticated and nuanced analysis of the poetry, and demonstrate Chapman's deep understanding of the classical world.