1. The World of Odysseus by Moses I. Finley
... other relationship between man and mate in the Homeric poems was there the depth and intensity, the quality of feeling. . . ." It was pleasing to read the author's unusual approach for writing this book by first retelling mythical stories from ancient poems and then informing the reader of the poems' purpose. ... . These epic poems have been the bases for many other works of art, including movies, television shows, and books just to name a few. The class systems in Ancient Greece were very similar to those repeated throughout different societies, including France and the United States. I...
- Word Count: 1507
- Approx Pages: 6
- Grade Level: Undergraduate