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Loading... The World of Odysseusby M. I. Finley
An attempt to recreate the world of the Homeric epics from clues contained within the epics themselves. I found this most interesting book, since I tend to use ancient literature for similar ends. His contention that the oral tradition behind the epics represents the Dark Age Greece, rather than the Mycenaean era is well supported and well argued. He draws on archaeology occasionally, but mostly relies on the epics themselves. 1   gael_williams | Oct 8, 2011 |  I read this after rereading Homer...great commentary..wish I had this when in college. (  ) pjjackson | Mar 14, 2011 | Excellent and seminal introduction into the world of Homer's poems. At times, Finley draws conclusions on scant evidence. (  ) Smiley | May 4, 2008 | A little outdated, but amazingly relevant and Finley was obviously a formidable scholar. This almost reads like 5 short essays, but gives insightful discussion of the family, wealth, gift giving, Homeric divinity and the methodology of the bard in Greek society. Nice to read something classical again, it has been a while! (  )1 notmyrealname | Apr 20, 2008 | no reviews | add a review Is a supplement toThe Odyssey by Homer
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