Gradus Ad Homerum or the A.B.C.D. of Homer

Gradus Ad Homerum, also known as 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. This translation was completed by an unknown author and published in 1862. The translation is considered heteroclite, meaning that it deviates from traditional translation methods and incorporates unique linguistic and stylistic choices.In addition to the translation itself, the book also includes extensive notes and commentary on the text. These notes provide historical and cultural context for the events and characters in the poem, as well as explanations of the translation choices made by the author.Overall, Gradus Ad Homerum is a unique and unconventional translation of one of the most important works of Western literature. Its heteroclite approach and detailed annotations make it a valuable resource for scholars and students 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.