On Post-Epic Or Imitative Words In Homer is a scholarly work written by Frederick Apthorp Paley in 1879. The book explores the use of imitative words in Homer's epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey. Paley argues that these words, which imitate sounds or actions, are not simply ornamental, but serve an important function in the poems, conveying meaning and emotion in a way that traditional language cannot. He examines specific examples of imitative...
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