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The Odyssey of Homer
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The Odyssey of Homer
Odysseus survives a storm and shipwreck, the cave of the Cyclops and the isle of Circe, the lure of the Sirens' song and a trip to the Underworld, only to find his most difficult challenge at home, where treacherous suitors seek to steal his kingdom and his loyal wife, Penelope.
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The most eloquent translation of Homer's epic chronicle of the Greek hero Odysseus and his arduous journey home after the Trojan War.
Richmond Lattimore’s translation of The Odyssey of Homer captures the complexities and richness of the original Greek text, bringing to life the adventures of Odysseus. This edition is renowned for its clarity and poetic quality, making it accessible to modern readers while retaining the spirit and nuances of Homer’s work.
Through his journey, Odysseus faces numerous challenges including encounters with mystical creatures, divine interventions, and the trials of human nature, all of which are vividly rendered in Lattimore's translation. This masterpiece of Greek literature continues to captivate audiences with its enduring themes of heroism, perseverance, and the longing for home.
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ISBN: 9780061244186
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 July 2007
Country: United States
Imprint: Harper Perennial Modern Classics
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 135.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 295g
Pages: 400
About the Author
Richmond Lattimore was born in 1906. He was considered one of the leading translators of Greek classical literature. He died in 1984
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