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"Homer's Epic and Heroic Tragedy" consists of eight independent but interconnected articles. The first three articles are equivalent to general reviews, studying the textual nature and artistic unity of Homer's epic, the historical foundation of Homer's morality, and the literary criticism methods of Homer's epic. The last five chapters interpret Homer's epics from different angles, focusing on the "Iliad", especially Hector and Achilles, showing the world of Homer's poetry with "extremely rich pictures of human nature, soul-stirring battle scenes, and fateful arrangements that eliminate grudges" and strive to reveal the unique temperament and ideological significance of ancient Greek heroes. Based on a close reading of Homer's epics, the author of this book deeply thinks about major issues such as poetry and history, nature and customs, divinity and beastliness, war and friendship, heroes and tragedy, etc.