Homer, the Iliad
Homer, the Iliad by Walter Leaf is an annotated edition published by Cambridge University Press on July 15, 2010. This comprehensive volume spans 644 pages and is presented in English. Walter Leaf, a noted classicist and banker, offers insights into Homer’s epic poem, focusing on the historical and literary significance of the text, while providing annotations that enhance the reader’s understanding of the classical world.
In this edition, readers will find a detailed introduction and notes that accompany the text, reflecting Leaf’s scholarly approach to uncovering the physical reality of ancient history. The book includes an introduction to the first twelve books of the poem, making it a valuable resource for those interested in literary criticism and the study of epic poetry. This annotated version aims to provide clarity and context, enriching the experience of engaging with one of the foundational works of ancient literature.
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Walter Leaf (1852-1927) was a banker and classicist, whose various positions as chairman of the Westminster Bank, founder of the London Chamber of Commerce and president of the Hellenic Society reflected his wide-ranging professional and scholarly interests. Leaf was educated at Harrow School and won a scholarship to Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1870. He became senior classic in 1874 and was elected to a fellowship the following year. As a scholar Leaf was concerned with uncovering the physical reality of the classical world, a stance which set him apart from Jane Harrison and the Cambridge Ritual School. Leaf’s The Iliad, with introduction and notes, first appeared in two volumes (1886-1888), and was regarded for several decades as the best English edition of Homer’s epic poem. Volume 1 of the 1900 edition comprises Leaf’s preface, an introduction to books 1-12 of the poem, and the annotated text.
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