Homeric Synchronism

Homeric Synchronism: An Inquiry Into The Time And Place Of Homer is a book written by William Ewart Gladstone, a British statesman and scholar, in which he explores the question of when and where the legendary poet Homer lived and wrote his epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey. Gladstone argues that the Homeric poems are not just works of fiction, but are based on real historical events and people, and that they were composed in a specific time and place, rather than being the product of a long oral tradition. He examines various sources, including archaeological evidence, linguistic analysis, and ancient texts, to try to determine the precise date and location of Homer's activity. The book is a fascinating exploration of one of the most enduring and influential works of literature in Western civilization, and an important contribution to the study of ancient Greek culture and history.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.