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Odyssea

A comprehensive edition with critical insights and manuscript analysis

Homerus author Martin L West editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:De Gruyter

Published:23rd Oct '17

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This edition of the Odyssea offers a thorough exploration of Homer's work, combining new manuscript collations and critical insights for a comprehensive understanding.

The Odyssea presents a groundbreaking edition of Homer's epic that significantly enhances the reader's understanding of the text. This new edition addresses the gaps found in previous versions by providing detailed insights into the readings of the best manuscripts and the indirect tradition that surrounds them. Designed to complement the author's earlier work on the Iliad, this edition aims to be a definitive resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike.

In the Prolegomena, readers will find a thorough examination of the uncertainties surrounding Homeric orthography, informed by contemporary linguistic research. The text is meticulously constructed from new collations of selected medieval manuscripts, alongside a wealth of over 500 papyrus fragments, many of which remain unpublished. This comprehensive approach ensures that all questions regarding the text are carefully considered and addressed.

To further enrich the reader's experience, the Odyssea includes an extensive register of testimonia and a detailed critical apparatus that provides context and clarity. The volume concludes with an index of names, making it an invaluable tool for anyone studying Homer. With its rigorous scholarship and innovative approach, this edition is poised to become the standard reference for decades to come.

ISBN: 9783110425390

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 953g

571 pages