The Iliad and the Odyssey are the foundation of Greek culture ("Our earliest infancy was entrusted to the care of Homer," said Heraclitus 2500 years ago) and are widely read today.

This is a publishing and translation history of the written forms of the Iliad and the Odyssey. It first considers who Homer might have been and then explores the when and how of the creation of the written forms of the works. The Homeric text in classical times, in medieval Europe and the Byzantine Empire, and in Renaissance humanism are next taken up.

The efforts of the many who have translated the works are analyzed critically and then--a major portion of the book--all the known texts, editions and translations of the Iliad and the Odyssey from 1470 to 2000 are listed. Finally, the author considers the future of the Homeric texts. Seven valuable appendices (e.g., Modernizing of Latin City Names; First Printings in Vernacular Languages), a bibliography, and an index complete the work.

About the Author
The late Philip H. Young was director of the Krannert Memorial Library at the University of Indianapolis. He lived in Greenwood, Indiana.

Reviews
"Young is conversant with the most recent theories in Homeric scholarship, which he here presents with balance and clarity...comprehensive biblography...an essential resource...highly recommended"-Library Journal
"A remarkable book"-International Journal of the Classical Tradition
"Young's language is clear and interesting...outstanding work...recommended"-Choice
"Useful...generously illustrated"-Journal of Hellenic Studies
"Invaluable"-Translation and Literature



Book Information
ISBN 9780786438976
Author Philip H. Young
Format Paperback
Page Count 487
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 835g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm * 25mm