In this work, Gladstone examines the literary, historical, and cultural legacy of Homer and the Homeric Age. He explores the authenticity of the Homeric texts, and draws connections between the language, religion, and social structure of ancient Greece and the modern world. The book offers a rich and engaging perspective on one of the foundational works of Western literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.