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Die Komposition der Ilias des Homer, written by Adolf Kiene and originally published in 1864, delves into a detailed analysis of Homer's epic poem, the "Iliad." Kiene's work offers insights into the structure, narrative, and potential sources of this cornerstone of Western literature. This study is invaluable for scholars and enthusiasts interested in understanding the complexities of classical literature and the enduring legacy of Homer's work. It provides a historical perspective on literary criticism and its application to one of the most important works in the Western canon. The book explores the question of Homeric authorship and the development of the "Iliad" through oral tradition and written form. 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.