The Odyssey
(Book)
Author:
Contributors:
Lawrence, T. E. 1888-1935, translator.
Published:
London : Arcturus Publishing Limited, 2022.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
320 pages: ; 24 cm
Status:
Description
"The first great adventure story in the Western canon, The Odyssey is a poem about violence and the aftermath of war; about wealth, poverty, and power; about marriage and family; about travelers, hospitality, and the yearning for home. In this fresh, authoritative version--the first English translation of The Odyssey by a woman--this stirring tale of shipwrecks, monsters, and magic comes alive in an entirely new way. Written in iambic pentameter verse and a vivid, contemporary idiom, this engrossing translation matches the number of lines in the Greek original, thus striding at Homer's sprightly pace and singing with a voice that echoes Homer's music. Wilson's Odyssey captures the beauty and enchantment of this ancient poem as well as the suspense and drama of its narrative. Its characters are unforgettable, from the cunning goddess Athena, whose interventions guide and protect the hero, to the awkward teenage son, Telemachus, who struggles to achieve adulthood and find his father; from the cautious, clever, and miserable Penelope, who somehow keeps clamoring suitors at bay during her husband's long absence, to the "complicated" hero himself, a man of many disguises, many tricks, and many moods, who emerges in this translation as a more fully rounded human being than ever before. A fascinating introduction provides an informative overview of the Bronze Age milieu that produced the epic, the major themes of the poem, the controversies about its origins, and the unparalleled scope of its impact and influence. Maps drawn especially for this volume, a pronunciation glossary, and extensive notes and summaries of each book make this an Odyssey that will be treasured by a new generation of scholars, students, and general readers alike."--Publisher's description.
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Location
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Status
Old Saybrook/Acton YA Fiction
NEW YA HOMER
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781398819207
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 10.3, 24 Points
Level 10.3, 24 Points
Lexile measure:
830
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Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Homer., & Lawrence, T. E. 1. (2022). The Odyssey. London, Arcturus Publishing Limited.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Homer and T. E. 1888-1935, Lawrence. 2022. The Odyssey. London, Arcturus Publishing Limited.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Homer and T. E. 1888-1935, Lawrence, The Odyssey. London, Arcturus Publishing Limited, 2022.
MLA Citation (style guide)Homer. and T. E. 1888-1935 Lawrence. The Odyssey. London, Arcturus Publishing Limited, 2022.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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