The Odyssey: Books VI-VIII

This is the first self-contained edition of Books VI-VIII of the Odyssey, the account of Odysseus' time among the Phaeacians, and a popular introduction to Homer. While not neglecting matters of language and formulaic composition, the Commentary aims to provide guidance on questions of literary and narrative technique and poetic artistry. The Introduction treats the problem of Homeric composition in general, and the place of the Phaeacian books in the poem as a whole. There are brief sections on Homeric metre and the text.Homer is the author of 'The Odyssey: Books VI-VIII' with ISBN 9780521329293 and ISBN 0521329299.