Publisher's Synopsis
Gradus Ad Homerum Or The A.B.C.D. Of Homer is a translation of the first four books of Homer's epic poem, The Iliad, into English heroics. The translation is unique in that it incorporates heteroclite language, which means that the words are not used in their usual grammatical form. The book also includes extensive notes to help readers understand the context and meaning of the text. The translation was first published in 1862 and is considered a significant contribution to the field of classical literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.