Adolf Kirchhoff
Adolf Kirchhoff’s 'Die Composition der Odyssee: Gesammelte Aufsätze' presents a collection of essays delving into the intricate structure and composition of Homer’s epic poem, the Odyssey. This compilation explores various facets of the text, from the role of Telemachus and the Argonaut legend to interpolations and the significance of characters such as Eurykleia and Melanthios. Kirchhoff’s analysis extends to examining the influence of Hesiodic traditions, the Kalypso episode, encounters with the Kikonen, and the narratives involving Polykaste, Kyzikos, and Telegonos. The work further investigates the roles of key figures like Athene, the Nekyia, Teiresias, Antinoos, Pylos, Eustathios, and Penelope, offering a comprehensive understanding of the Odyssey’s construction and enduring literary value. This book remains a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts seeking a deeper appreciation of Homer’s masterpiece.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
