In this seminal work, Gilbert Murray offers a ground-breaking analysis of the complexities of ancient Greek literature and its enduring influence on Western culture. Examining texts from Homer to the Athenian tragedians, he explores the themes and motifs that have made Greek literature such an enduring source of inspiration and fascination for scholars and enthusiasts around the world. 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 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.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.