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Odyssey

By Homer
Series: Hackett Classics
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Odyssey by Homer, translated by Robert Fagles, is a timeless epic recounting the adventurous journey of Odysseus as he struggles to return home after the Trojan War. The translation captures the urgency, emotion, and vividness of the ancient original, bringing its famous characters to life with clarity and boldness.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This edition is ideal for students, educators, and readers interested in classical literature, epic poetry, and cultural heritage. It is particularly well-suited for classroom use and those seeking an accessible yet authentic rendition of Homer's masterpiece.

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"[Lombardo] has brought his laconic wit and love of the ribald. . . to his version of the Odyssey. Hiscarefully honed syntax gives the narrative energy and a whirlwind pace. The lines, rhythmic and clipped,have the tautness and force of Odysseus' bow." - Chris Hedges, The New York Times Book Review

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Lombardo's Odyssey offers the distinctive speed, clarity, and boldness that so distinguished his 1997 Iliad. Lombardo has created a Homeric voice for his contemporaries: fresh, quick, and verbally engaging to the modern ear, as the original was to the ancient.

His characters come alive as real people expressing real feelings with urgency and verve. This would be very welcome for classroom use.

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Critics praise Lombardo's translation as "the definitive English version of Homer for our time," highlighting its fresh, quick, and verbally engaging style that resonates with modern readers while honouring the oral traditions of the original. Reviews commend the seamless blend of contemporary language with epic grandeur, providing immediacy and relevance without losing the ancient essence. This version has been noted as especially suitable for educational settings.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780872204843

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2000

Country: United States

Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Illustration: 1 b-w map

Contributors:

  • Translated by Stanley Lombardo
  • Introduction by Sheila Murnaghan

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 397g

Pages: 478

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Classic Poetry Homer Most Popular Books of All Time Non-Fiction Series: Hackett Classics

About the Author

Stanley Lombardo is Professor of Classics, University of Kansas.

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