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Circe and the Cyclops

By Homer
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Circe and the Cyclops by Homer is an excerpt from the classic epic, The Odyssey. It follows the adventures of Odysseus as he encounters the enchantress Circe, who transforms his men into animals, and later navigates the dangerous encounter with the Cyclops Polyphemus. These episodes highlight themes of cunning, survival, and the challenges faced by Odysseus on his journey home.
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Circe and the Cyclops

Takes us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe. This title features stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions.

Ancient Greek myths from The Odyssey telling of battles with deadly beasts and a beautiful enchantress.

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Little Black Classics - the new series to celebrate Penguin's 80th anniversary.

'You must be Odysseus, man of twists and turns...'

The tales of Odysseus's struggle with a man-eating Cyclops and Circe, the beautiful enchantress who turns men into swine.

Introducing Little Black Classics - 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions.

Next to nothing is known about Homer's life. His works available in Penguin Classics are The Homeric Hymns, The Iliad and The Odyssey.

Series: Penguin Little Black Classics

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ISBN: 9780141398617

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 February 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 161.0mm

Weight: 54g

Pages: 64

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Next to nothing is known about Homer's life. His works available in Penguin Classics are The Homeric Hymns, The Iliad and The Odyssey.

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