T W Lumb: 3 books

Greek literature opens with a problem of the first magnitude. Two splendid Epics have been preserved which are ascribed to "Homer", yet few would agree that Homer wrote them both. Many authorities have denied altogether that such a person ever existed; it seems certain that he could not...

This edition features a linked Table of Contents CONTENTS AUTHOR'S PREFACE INTRODUCTION HOMER AESCHYLUS SOPHOCLES EURIPIDES ARISTOPHANES HERODOTUS THUCYDIDES PLATO DEMOSTHENES

Greek literature opens with a problem of the first magnitude. Two splendid Epics have been preserved which are ascribed to Homer, yet few would agree that Homer wrote them both. A fascinating look at the ancient history of Greece and the people who rose to prominence in this early stage of civilization.