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World of Homer

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Andrew Lang's The World of Homer is a significant study of Homer and his literary works, specifically the Iliad and the Odyssey. Lang, a Scottish scholar, is known for his collections of fairy tales and his translations of Homeric literature. In The World of Homer, he defended the theory of the unity of Homeric literature, exploring the oral traditions and verbal formulas that shaped these epic poems. The work delves into how these ancient narratives were composed and transmitted, highlighting the intricate language and recurring motifs used by oral poets to create enduring epics.12

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