An Essay On The Original Genius And Writings Of Homer

""An Essay On The Original Genius And Writings Of Homer: With A Comparative View Of The Ancient And Present State Of The Troade"" is a book written by Robert Wood and first published in 1775. The book is a detailed analysis of the works of the ancient Greek poet Homer, particularly his epic poems ""The Iliad"" and ""The Odyssey"". Wood examines the literary and historical context in which Homer wrote, and explores the themes, characters, and structure of his works. In addition to his analysis of Homer's writing, Wood also provides a comparative view of the ancient and present state of the Troade, the region of Asia Minor where the Trojan War, the setting of ""The Iliad"", took place. He describes the geography, culture, and history of the region, and discusses how it has changed over time.Overall, ""An Essay On The Original Genius And Writings Of Homer"" is a scholarly work that provides a comprehensive understanding of the works of one of the most important poets in Western literature, as well as the historical and cultural context in which he lived and wrote.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.