The Poetry of Homer

Sather Classical Lectures: The Poetry of Homer, Volume Fifteen provides a profound exploration of Homeric poetry through the lens of its poetic essence rather than its historical or critical origins. Prepared by Samuel Eliot Bassett before his untimely passing in 1936, the lectures argue for a renewed focus on the unity and artistry of the Iliad and Odyssey—monumental works that stand as foundational texts in Western literature. Eschewing the distractions of 19th-century Higher Criticism, w...