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The Odyssey
Series: Everyman's Library CLASSICS
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The Odyssey
Homer's Odyssey is one of the supreme masterpieces of Western literature. Of this much acclaimed translation by Robert Fitzgerald, George Steiner has written, 'Fitzgerald is taking his place beside Chapman and Pope in the unbroken lineage of English Homeric translations...it has an economy and soar of a poet'.
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The Odyssey by Homer is one of the supreme masterpieces of Western literature.
Of this much-acclaimed translation by Robert Fitzgerald, George Steiner has written, "Fitzgerald is taking his place beside Chapman and Pope in the unbroken lineage of English Homeric translations...it has an economy and soar of a poet."
Introduced by Seamus Heaney.
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The Odyssey by Homer is praised for its vivid storytelling and intricate exploration of themes like homecoming, perseverance, and ingenuity. Reviewers often commend its timeless appeal and the rich depiction of ancient Greek culture. The narrative's engaging characters and adventures continue to captivate readers, solidifying its status as an essential classic in literature.
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ISBN: 9781857150940
Publisher: Everyman
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 08 October 1992
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Everyman's Library
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 137.0mm
Height: 212.0mm
Weight: 587g
Pages: 552
About the Author
Homer Homer (Author) Homer is a much-debated figure traditionally considered to have composed the two great oral poems The Odyssey and The Iliad in eighth or seventh-century-BC Greece
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