The introduction and illustrations by Richard Moyer aim to put a subtle new spin on the classic Samuel Butler translation, revealing that Homer's Odyssey may never have been intended as a serious tale.
Each volume in a collection of affordable, readable editions of some of the world's greatest works of literature features a chronology of the author's life and career, a concise introduction containing valuable background information, a ...
Presents the classic poem concerning the wanderings of the hero Odysseus and his miraculous return to Ithaca and a faithful wife
Maps drawn especially for this volume, a pronunciation glossary, and extensive notes and summaries of each book make this an Odyssey that will be treasured by a new generation of scholars, students, and general readers alike.
Maps drawn especially for this volume, a pronunciation glossary, and extensive notes and summaries of each book make this is an Odyssey that will be treasured by a new generation of readers.
This Aias (Ajax) is not to be confused with Ajax the Greater (see note 3, page 391), although both fought on the side of the Greeks during the Trojan War. This Aias was a suitor for Helen, but he was not a valiant or honorable man as ...
The epic tale of Odysseus and his ten-year journey home after the Trojan War forms one of the earliest and greatest works of Western literature.
Will he overcome the hideous monsters, beautiful witches and treacherous seas that confront him? This rich and beautiful adventure story is one of the most influential works of literature in the world.
From the day Odysseus left us there has been no meeting of our councillors until now; who then can it be, ... and was like a father to every one of you; the second is much more serious, and ere long will be the utter ruin of my estate.
The complete and unabridged epic story recounting the experiences of Odysseus during his return from the Trojan War.
Most studies of the Odyssey's narrative structure have focused on limited patterns in individual books of the epic or in sequences within books. In this work, Bruce Louden uncovers an...
This rich and beautiful adventure story is one of the most influential works of literature in the world. 'Surely the best and truest Odyssey in the English language' Herald Tribune See also: Gulliver's Travels
When legendary warrior Odysseus sets off from the city of Troy to his home on Ithaca, little does he suspect the terrifying dangers that stand in his way.
Will he ever see his home and family again? In this new graphic novel version, Homer's famous epic is as fresh and exciting as it was when the story was first told--about three thousand years ago.
The Odyssey
The English version of "The Odyssey" is Alexander Pope's 1725 translation. As Dr. Johnson said, it is "certainly the noblest version of poetry which the world has ever seen." This...
The Odyssey
To accompany this innovative translation, noted classical scholar Richard Martin has written an accessible and wide-ranging introduction explaining the historical and literary context of the Odyssey, its theological and cultural ...
But once inside, his wonderful qualities of intellect, strategy and leadership come to the foreground as he leads his soldiers to victory. The story of the Odyssey begins when the war of The Illiad ends.
THE ODYSSEY BY HOMER Key features of this book: * Unabridged with 100% of it's original content * Available in multiple formats: eBook, original paperback and large print paperback Easy-to-read 16 pt. font size * Proper paragraph formatting ...