Homer – Ilias (Griechisch).

Rare print made in Vienna by Hirschfeld. This version of the Iliad is not a direct translation, but a paraphrased and rhymed adaptation aimed at making it more accessible, particularly for educational purposes and youth. It is a significant artifact from the Modern Greek Enlightenment, showcasing efforts to revive classical education and language as part of the broader national awakening before Greek independence. – Vienna was a major hub for Greek intellectuals at the time, hosting Greek-language presses and being a center for Enlightenment publications. – Georgios Rotsiados was a scholar from Kozani (a town in modern northern Greece), active during the Greek Enlightenment (18th-early 19th century), a period of cultural revival among Greeks under Ottoman rule. – Paraphrased and rendered in rhyming verse. With necessary and beneficial notes, including Mythology, Allegory, and true History, for better understanding. About Gods, Demigods, and Famous Heroes, For the use of youth, and those who wish to grasp the meaning of Homer’s poetry. – Nicly bound, only edges a bit rubbed.