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    The World of Homer
    The World of Homer
    The World of Homer
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    The World of Homer

    By Andrew Lang

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    The World of Homer is a book by Andrew Lang.
    Contents:
    Homer's World. The Four Ages
    Homeric Lands And Peoples
    Homeric Polity. The Over Lord
    Homer's World In Peace
    Men And Women
    The Homeric World In War
    Homeric Tactics
    and more.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGood Press
    Release dateDec 3, 2019
    ISBN4057664575968
    The World of Homer
    Author

    Andrew Lang

    Andrew Lang (1844-1912) was a Scottish editor, poet, author, literary critic, and historian. He is best known for his work regarding folklore, mythology, and religion, for which he had an extreme interest in. Lang was a skilled and respected historian, writing in great detail and exploring obscure topics. Lang often combined his studies of history and anthropology with literature, creating works rich with diverse culture. He married Leonora Blanche Alleyne in 1875. With her help, Lang published a prolific amount of work, including his popular series, Rainbow Fairy Books.

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