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The authoress of the Odyssey

Pages
326
Published
1967
Language
English

Synopsis

This scholarly work presents a controversial argument that the Odyssey was written by a woman. Samuel Butler meticulously analyzes the text, drawing on linguistic and cultural clues to support his theory. He suggests that the epic poem contains subtle inconsistencies and perspectives that point to a female author, challenging centuries of traditional scholarship.

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