On Quintus Smyrnaeus: And The Homer Of The Tragic Poet (1876)

""On Quintus Smyrnaeus: And The Homer Of The Tragic Poet"" is a book written by Frederick Apthorp Paley in 1876. The book is a critical analysis of the works of Quintus Smyrnaeus, a Greek epic poet who lived in the 4th century AD. Paley examines Smyrnaeus' epic poem ""The Fall of Troy"" and compares it to the works of Homer, the famous ancient Greek poet. He argues that Smyrnaeus was heavily influenced by Homer and that his work can be seen as a continuation of the Homeric tradition. Paley also explores the themes and motifs present in Smyrnaeus' work, such as the concept of fate and the role of the gods in human affairs. The book provides a detailed analysis of Smyrnaeus' writing style and the literary techniques he employs. Overall, ""On Quintus Smyrnaeus: And The Homer Of The Tragic Poet"" is a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient Greek literature who are interested in the works of Quintus Smyrnaeus and the Homeric tradition.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.