Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading That custom is essential in the ballad, it is an accident not the essence of the epic.

deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

From this reading After the belief in the ballad manner follows the recognition of the romantic vein in Homer, and, as a result, came Mr. Worsley’s admirable Odyssey.

later than; following

From this reading After the belief in the ballad manner follows the recognition of the romantic vein in Homer, and, as a result, came Mr. Worsley’s admirable Odyssey.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading That custom is essential in the ballad, it is an accident not the essence of the epic.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The Epic poet, the poet of gods and heroes, did indeed inherit some of the formulae of the earlier _Volks-lied_.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Homer, like the author of _The Song of Roland_, like the singers of the _Kalevala_, uses constantly recurring epithets, and repeats, word for word, certain emphatic passages, messages, and so on.

a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

From this reading That custom is essential in the ballad, it is an accident not the essence of the epic.

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From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

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From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading After the belief in the ballad manner follows the recognition of the romantic vein in Homer, and, as a result, came Mr. Worsley’s admirable Odyssey.

plural of “birthmark” — a blemish on the skin that is formed before birth

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading After the belief in the ballad manner follows the recognition of the romantic vein in Homer, and, as a result, came Mr. Worsley’s admirable Odyssey.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

plural of “cease” — (“cease” is a noun only in the phrase “without cease”) end

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Homer, like the author of _The Song of Roland_, like the singers of the _Kalevala_, uses constantly recurring epithets, and repeats, word for word, certain emphatic passages, messages, and so on.

recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Homer, like the author of _The Song of Roland_, like the singers of the _Kalevala_, uses constantly recurring epithets, and repeats, word for word, certain emphatic passages, messages, and so on.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading That custom is essential in the ballad, it is an accident not the essence of the epic.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The Epic poet, the poet of gods and heroes, did indeed inherit some of the formulae of the earlier _Volks-lied_.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading The Epic poet, the poet of gods and heroes, did indeed inherit some of the formulae of the earlier _Volks-lied_.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

spoken with emphasis

From this reading Homer, like the author of _The Song of Roland_, like the singers of the _Kalevala_, uses constantly recurring epithets, and repeats, word for word, certain emphatic passages, messages, and so on.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading The Epic poet, the poet of gods and heroes, did indeed inherit some of the formulae of the earlier _Volks-lied_.

plural of “epithet” — a defamatory or abusive word or phrase

From this reading Homer, like the author of _The Song of Roland_, like the singers of the _Kalevala_, uses constantly recurring epithets, and repeats, word for word, certain emphatic passages, messages, and so on.

the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

From this reading That custom is essential in the ballad, it is an accident not the essence of the epic.

absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

From this reading That custom is essential in the ballad, it is an accident not the essence of the epic.

have an existence, be extant

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading After the belief in the ballad manner follows the recognition of the romantic vein in Homer, and, as a result, came Mr. Worsley’s admirable Odyssey.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Homer, like the author of _The Song of Roland_, like the singers of the _Kalevala_, uses constantly recurring epithets, and repeats, word for word, certain emphatic passages, messages, and so on.

plural of “formula” — a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement

From this reading The Epic poet, the poet of gods and heroes, did indeed inherit some of the formulae of the earlier _Volks-lied_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

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From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading The Epic poet, the poet of gods and heroes, did indeed inherit some of the formulae of the earlier _Volks-lied_.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading The Epic poet, the poet of gods and heroes, did indeed inherit some of the formulae of the earlier _Volks-lied_.

a base hit on which the batter scores a run

From this reading Homer, like the author of _The Song of Roland_, like the singers of the _Kalevala_, uses constantly recurring epithets, and repeats, word for word, certain emphatic passages, messages, and so on.

relating to or characteristic of Homer or his age or the works attributed to him

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading That custom is essential in the ballad, it is an accident not the essence of the epic.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The Epic poet, the poet of gods and heroes, did indeed inherit some of the formulae of the earlier _Volks-lied_.

obtain from someone after their death

From this reading The Epic poet, the poet of gods and heroes, did indeed inherit some of the formulae of the earlier _Volks-lied_.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading That custom is essential in the ballad, it is an accident not the essence of the epic.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading That custom is essential in the ballad, it is an accident not the essence of the epic.

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From this reading Homer, like the author of _The Song of Roland_, like the singers of the _Kalevala_, uses constantly recurring epithets, and repeats, word for word, certain emphatic passages, messages, and so on.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Homer, like the author of _The Song of Roland_, like the singers of the _Kalevala_, uses constantly recurring epithets, and repeats, word for word, certain emphatic passages, messages, and so on.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading Homer, like the author of _The Song of Roland_, like the singers of the _Kalevala_, uses constantly recurring epithets, and repeats, word for word, certain emphatic passages, messages, and so on.

a form of address for a man

From this reading After the belief in the ballad manner follows the recognition of the romantic vein in Homer, and, as a result, came Mr. Worsley’s admirable Odyssey.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading That custom is essential in the ballad, it is an accident not the essence of the epic.

a long wandering and eventful journey

From this reading After the belief in the ballad manner follows the recognition of the romantic vein in Homer, and, as a result, came Mr. Worsley’s admirable Odyssey.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Epic poet, the poet of gods and heroes, did indeed inherit some of the formulae of the earlier _Volks-lied_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Homer, like the author of _The Song of Roland_, like the singers of the _Kalevala_, uses constantly recurring epithets, and repeats, word for word, certain emphatic passages, messages, and so on.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Homer, like the author of _The Song of Roland_, like the singers of the _Kalevala_, uses constantly recurring epithets, and repeats, word for word, certain emphatic passages, messages, and so on.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading The Epic poet, the poet of gods and heroes, did indeed inherit some of the formulae of the earlier _Volks-lied_.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading After the belief in the ballad manner follows the recognition of the romantic vein in Homer, and, as a result, came Mr. Worsley’s admirable Odyssey.

coming back

From this reading Homer, like the author of _The Song of Roland_, like the singers of the _Kalevala_, uses constantly recurring epithets, and repeats, word for word, certain emphatic passages, messages, and so on.

plural of “repeat” — an event that repeats

From this reading Homer, like the author of _The Song of Roland_, like the singers of the _Kalevala_, uses constantly recurring epithets, and repeats, word for word, certain emphatic passages, messages, and so on.

take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading After the belief in the ballad manner follows the recognition of the romantic vein in Homer, and, as a result, came Mr. Worsley’s admirable Odyssey.

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From this reading Homer, like the author of _The Song of Roland_, like the singers of the _Kalevala_, uses constantly recurring epithets, and repeats, word for word, certain emphatic passages, messages, and so on.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading After the belief in the ballad manner follows the recognition of the romantic vein in Homer, and, as a result, came Mr. Worsley’s admirable Odyssey.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

the quality of being simple or uncompounded

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

plural of “singer” — a person who sings

From this reading Homer, like the author of _The Song of Roland_, like the singers of the _Kalevala_, uses constantly recurring epithets, and repeats, word for word, certain emphatic passages, messages, and so on.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Homer, like the author of _The Song of Roland_, like the singers of the _Kalevala_, uses constantly recurring epithets, and repeats, word for word, certain emphatic passages, messages, and so on.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The Epic poet, the poet of gods and heroes, did indeed inherit some of the formulae of the earlier _Volks-lied_.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading Homer, like the author of _The Song of Roland_, like the singers of the _Kalevala_, uses constantly recurring epithets, and repeats, word for word, certain emphatic passages, messages, and so on.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

not in physical motion

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That custom is essential in the ballad, it is an accident not the essence of the epic.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The Epic poet, the poet of gods and heroes, did indeed inherit some of the formulae of the earlier _Volks-lied_.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

plural of “translation” — a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

plural of “use” — the act of using

From this reading Homer, like the author of _The Song of Roland_, like the singers of the _Kalevala_, uses constantly recurring epithets, and repeats, word for word, certain emphatic passages, messages, and so on.

a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading After the belief in the ballad manner follows the recognition of the romantic vein in Homer, and, as a result, came Mr. Worsley’s admirable Odyssey.

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From this reading The Epic poet, the poet of gods and heroes, did indeed inherit some of the formulae of the earlier _Volks-lied_.

at the time that

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The epic is a poem of complete and elaborate art, but it still bears some birthmarks, some signs of the early popular chant, out of which it sprung, as the garden-rose springs from the wild stock, When this is recognised the demand for ballad-like simplicity and “ballad-slang” ceases to exist, and then all Homeric translations in the ballad manner cease to represent our conception of Homer.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Homer, like the author of _The Song of Roland_, like the singers of the _Kalevala_, uses constantly recurring epithets, and repeats, word for word, certain emphatic passages, messages, and so on.

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From this reading After the belief in the ballad manner follows the recognition of the romantic vein in Homer, and, as a result, came Mr. Worsley’s admirable Odyssey.