Homer and the Homeric Hymns: Mythology for Reading and Composition in Bloomington, MN

Through eight
Homeric Hymns
and through excerpts from
The Iliad
and
The Odyssey
, this volume tells the story of each epic, and introduces students, teachers, and general readers to mythology and literary study. Clear and copious footnotes reveal the essence of the epic poet's art. Analytical and creative writing suggestions and sample essays provide training in composition.