The Odyssey
by Homer
"This is a translation of the epic Greek poem by Homer."--Provided by publisher. Green's new translation of The Odyssey is accompanied by an introduction, maps, chapter summaries, a glossary, and explanatory notes, making it the ideal translation for both general readers and students. With its lyrical mastery and superb command of Greek, Green's version offers readers the opportunity to enjoy Homer's epic tale of survival, temptation, betrayal, and vengeance with all of the verve and pathos of…
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- Full title :The Odyssey / Homer ; a new translation by Peter Green.
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"This is a translation of the epic Greek poem by Homer."--Provided by publisher.
Green's new translation of The Odyssey is accompanied by an introduction, maps, chapter summaries, a glossary, and explanatory notes, making it the ideal translation for both general readers and students. With its lyrical mastery and superb command of Greek, Green's version offers readers the opportunity to enjoy Homer's epic tale of survival, temptation, betrayal, and vengeance with all of the verve and pathos of the original oral tradition. -- adapted from jacket
Edition Statements
- Publication Date:©2018
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):University of California Press
- Place of Publication:Oakland, California
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:©2018
The Physical Object
- Description:xiv, 522 pages : : maps ; : 24 cm
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9780520293632, 0520293630, 9780520303362, 0520303369
- oclc:ocn992989654
- LC Classification:PA4025.A5
- Dewey Decimal:883/.01
Table of Contents
Preface -- Maps -- Introduction -- The odyssey -- Synopsis -- Glossary.
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