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A magnificent new translation of the Odyssey by best-selling author and classicist Daniel Mendelsohn'This may be the best translation of The Odyssey yet. Daniel Mendelsohn’s rendering of Homer’s text is both highly readable and faithful to the original metre. It’s...
The "Homer Box Set: Iliad & Odyssey," translated by W. H. D. Rouse and presented in an illustrated edition, offers readers a captivating journey through two of the most significant works in Western literature.The "Iliad," set against the backdrop of the Trojan War,...
First published in 1938 by W. H. D. Rouse (1868-1950), public domain. This translation of ''The Iliad'' equals Rouse's earlier ''Odyssey'' in power and imagination. It recreates the original action as conceived by Homer, using fresh and flexible blank verse that is...
First published in 1937 by W. H. D. Rouse (1863-1950), public domain. In his preface to this edition Rouse calls The Odyssey “the best story ever written . . . it has been a favourite for three thousand years.” This is a widely-used literal prose translation of the...
Embark on the epic journey of a lifetime with Odysseus, the legendary King of Ithaca. After ten long years of battle in the Trojan War, Odysseus sets sail for home, but the gods have other plans. With the help of the goddess Athena, Odysseus must navigate treacherous...
The Iliad is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is one of the oldest extant works of literature still widely read by modern audiences. As with the Odyssey, the poem is divided into 24 books and was written in dactylic hexameter. It...
“The Odyssey” is the tale of Odysseus’ (Ulysses’ in Latin) 10-year journey from the burned ramparts of Troy to his home in Ithaca. It involved many perils and delays, and ended with his violent confrontation with the suitors of his wife, Penelope. There have been many...
Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read. This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter. - Reading time of the complete text: about 14 hours - Reading time of the summarized text: 16 minutes The Iliad is an epic poem that...
Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read. This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter. - Reading time of the complete text: about 11 hours - Reading time of the summarized text: 18 minutes The Odyssey is an epic poem...
"The Odyssey" by Homer is an epic adventure that has captivated readers for centuries. This ancient Greek tale follows the hero Odysseus as he embarks on a perilous journey home from the Trojan War. Facing mythical creatures, vengeful gods, and the unknown, Odysseus...
"The Homeric Hymns: Ancient Literature" invites readers on a timeless journey through the mythological tapestry of ancient Greece. This collection of the Homeric Hymns, attributed to the legendary poet Homer, presents a vivid and poetic exploration of the pantheon of...
"The Complete Works of Homer" is a meticulously curated anthology that brings together the iconic masterpieces of ancient Greek literature –"The Iliad,""The Odyssey," and"The Homeric Hymns" – accompanied by captivating illustrations. Homer's epic narratives are renowned...
It is the tenth year of the Trojan War. The Greek allies have laid siege to the city of Troy, but the leaders of the Greek factions are beginning to turn on one another. When Agamemnon, the king of Mycenae, angers Achilles, leader of the Myrmidons, the gods begin to...
Odysseus has been away from Ithaca, the Greek city-state under his rule, for ten years while fighting in the Trojan War. After the fall of Troy,Odysseus begins the long journey home to his wife and son; however, his journey is plagued by misfortune as the gods feud over...
While Homer's existence as a historical person is still a topic of debate, the writings attributed to the name have made their mark not only on Greek history and literature, but upon western civilization itself. Homer's epic poems, The Iliad and The Odyssey, laid the...
One of the most diverse books in the Iliad, Book III moves between intimate scenes in the heart of Troy and scenes serious and comic on the battlefield. It describes a major ritual in an elaborate oath-swearing, assigns a major role to divine intervention, introduces...
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