The Odyssey

Homer.

Book 2014

A new translation of Homer's epic adventure endeavors to instill the poetic nature of its original language while retaining accuracy, readability, and character vibrancy, creating the most captivating rendition of one of the defining masterpieces of Western literature.

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Epic poetry, Greek Translations into English

Odysseus, King of Ithaca (Mythological character)

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ISBN:

9781451674187
9781451674170

Edition:

First Atria paperback edition

Description:

xlv, 375 pages : maps ; 24 cm

Other Title:

Odyssey. English

Notes:

Originally published in 2013
Includes bibliographical references (pages 373-374)

Contents:

Introduction
About the Greek text
About this translation
On the pronunication of Greek names
Map
The Odyssey
Appendix 1: The Hades catalogues
Appendix 2: The second descent into Hades
Notes on the Introductory sections
Notes on the translation
Notes on the Greek text
Pronouncing glossary

Control Number:

2792711

Other Authors:

Mitchell, Stephen, 1943- translator

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