Examines the different theories of who Homer was, disussing the poems that were written, statues that were built and whether or not Homer was a real person or actually a legend.
Presents a short history of the life of Homer, the ancient Greek author of "The Iliad, " and "The Odyssey" and includes a chronology, historical timeline, and chapter notes.
Presents critical excerpts on three works by Greek playwright Sophocles, covering various aspects of the plays, and also provides plot summaries, a Sophocles biography, primary and secondary bibliographies, and an index of themes and ideas.
