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The Iliad of Homer: Books 1-6: With an Introduction and Notes (1883) is a classic literary work by Homer. It is a collection of the first six books of the epic poem, The Iliad, which tells the story of the Trojan War. The book...

Arguably the most famous epic poem in the world, The Iliad of Homer tells the story of the Trojan War and the heroes who fought in it. This edition, which includes the first twelve books of the poem, features a new translation by a...

When Helen is taken away by the Trojans, a mighty Greek king gathers the various city states for war against the city of Troy to try and get Helen back. What the Greeks don't realize is that Helen, while being captured, has fallen in...

The Iliad of Homer A Greek epic poem (attributed to Homer) describing the siege of Troy The Iliad in Classical Attic; sometimes referred to as the Song of Ilion or Song of Ilium) is an ancient Greek epic poem in dactylic hexameter, traditionally attributed...

Unleash the Fury: Dive into the Immortal Epic of The IliadDo the clash of bronze and the roar of battle stir your soul? Does the whisper of ancient myths and the clash of gods and mortals ignite your imagination? Then prepare to be swept...

A glorious boxed set featuring Robert Fagles's award-winning translations of the three great epics of Western literature ONE OF THE PREEMINENT translators of our time, Robert Fagles's interpretations of these epic poems give new life to three seminal works in the Western canon. The...

The great war epic of Western literature, translated by acclaimed classicist Robert Fagles, and featured in the Netflix series The OAA Penguin Classic Dating to the ninth century B.C., Homer's timeless poem still vividly conveys the horror and heroism of men and gods wrestling...

From the renowned translator of Rilke, Tao Te Ching, and Gilgamesh, a vivid new translation of Western civilization's foundational epic: The Iliad. Tolstoy called the Iliad a miracle; Goethe said that it always thrust him into a state of astonishment. Homer's story is thrilling,...

One of the oldest extant works of Western literature, the Iliad is a timeless epic poem of great warriors trapped between their own heroic pride and the arbitrary, often vicious decisions of fate and the gods. Renowned scholar and acclaimed translator Peter Green captures...

One of the oldest extant works of Western literature, the Iliad is a timeless epic poem of great warriors trapped between their own heroic pride and the arbitrary, often vicious decisions of fate and the gods. Renowned scholar and acclaimed translator Peter Green captures...

Reprint of the original, first published in 1859.Author: HomerISBN-10: 3375136633ISBN-13: 9783375136635Publisher: Salzwasser-VerlagLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/10/2023Pages: 296Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.33lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d

Reprint of the original, first published in 1859.Author: HomerISBN-10: 3375136625ISBN-13: 9783375136628Publisher: Salzwasser-VerlagLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/10/2023Pages: 296Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.86lbsSize: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.67d

"The Iliad" is Homer's legendary account of the Trojan War, an epic battle that took place over three thousand years ago and had a significant impact on world history. So significant was the war that it led to the invention of the phonetic alphabet...

"The Iliad" is Homer's legendary account of the Trojan War, an epic battle that took place over three thousand years ago and had a significant impact on world history. So significant was the war that it led to the invention of the phonetic alphabet...

In every century since the renaissance, English speakers have felt compelled to possess a translation written especially for their own time of this great epic poem, the earliest and most central literary text of Western culture. That need has been thoroughly met in our...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This high interest/low vocabulary retelling of The Iliad introduces young readers to Homer's thrilling epic tale. Set during the siege of Troy, and complete with duels, battles, larger-than-life characters like Achilles, and the famed Greek gods, The Iliad is truly the ultimate adventure story.Author:...

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.Author: HomerISBN-10: 338704982XISBN-13: 9783387049824Publisher: Megali VerlagLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/15/2023Pages: 916Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.36lbsSize: 8.27h x 5.83w x 1.81d

This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The...

In "The Journey of Ulysses," embark on a timeless voyage reimagined for the modern reader. This captivating retelling of Homer's "Odyssey" breathes new life into the ancient saga of Ulysses, the wily warrior king of Ithaca, whose cunning and resilience are as relevant today...

"Tell me, Muse, of the man of many turns, who was driven / far and wide after he had sacked the sacred city of Troy" Twenty years after setting out to fight in the Trojan War, Odysseus is yet to return home to Ithaca....

Fully Annotated Edition. The Odyssey is one of two epic stories attributed to Homer. It centers on Greek hero Odysseus' journey home after the ten-year Trojan War. The adventures of his voyage include tales of love, war, and sensual bliss. Along the way, he...

The Odyssey is vividly captured and beautifully paced in this swift and lucid new translation by acclaimed scholar and translator Peter Green. Accompanied by an illuminating introduction, maps, chapter summaries, a glossary, and explanatory notes, this is the ideal translation for both general readers...

The Odyssey is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is, in part, a sequel to the Iliad, the other work ascribed to Homer. The poem is fundamental to the modern Western canon, and is the second oldest extant...

Homer's epic poem of the Greek warrior Odysseus's long, troubled voyage home after the fall of Troy. Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colourful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes theme discussions and study questions,...

On his way home from the Trojan War, Odysseus, king of Ithaca, must overcome a series of deadly obstacles, including Circe the sorceress, the Sirens, and the dreaded Cyclops. The classic adventure tale for all time.Author: HomerISBN-10: 1627300686ISBN-13: 9781627300681Publisher: Stonewell PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/19/2013Pages: 158Format:...

Ulysses, on his way home from the Trojan War, encounters resistance from the Sirens, Circe the sorceress, the Cyclops, and other dangers, only to find his wife, Penelope, being pursued by various suitors.Author: HomerISBN-10: 1627300694ISBN-13: 9781627300698Publisher: Stonewell PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/19/2013Pages: 348Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.12lbsSize: 9.00h...

THE GREATEST ADVENTURE OF ALL TIME--NOW WITH A NEW AFTERWORD. Homer's Odyssey has been called "the first novel," "the first expression of the mind in literary form," and "the best story ever written." Whether fans of suspense, fantasy or human drama, readers of all...

"From some points of view it is impossible to take the Odyssey seriously enough; from others, it is impossible to take it seriously at all; but from which ever point of view it be regarded, its beauty is alike unsurpassable."The Odyssey is one of...

"From some points of view it is impossible to take the Odyssey seriously enough; from others, it is impossible to take it seriously at all; but from which ever point of view it be regarded, its beauty is alike unsurpassable."The Odyssey is one of...

The epic tale of Odysseus' extraordinary ten-year voyage home after the Trojan War. The Odyssey is literature's grandest evocation of everyman's journey though life. Odysseus's reliance on his wit and wiliness for survival in his encounters with divine and natural forces during his ten-year...

Twenty years after setting out to fight in the Trojan War, Odysseus is yet to return home to Ithaca. His household is in disarray: a horde of over 100 disorderly and arrogant suitors are vying to claim Odysseus' wife Penelope, and his young son...

The Odyssey, Homer's epic tale of Odysseus and his ten-year journey home after the Trojan war, is one of the earliest and greatest works of literature. It is a wonderful story that has entranced generations over the last two and a half millennia. The...

The Odyssey, Homer's epic tale of Odysseus and his ten-year journey home after the Trojan war, is one of the earliest and greatest works of literature. It is a wonderful story that has entranced generations over the last two and a half millennia. The...

With an Introduction and Notes by Adam Roberts, Royal Holloway, University of London. Homer's great epic describes the many adventures of Odysseus, Greek warrior, as he strives over many years to return to his home island of Ithaca after the Trojan War. His colourful...

Author: HomerISBN-10: 1613828756ISBN-13: 9781613828755Publisher: Simon & BrownLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/07/2012Pages: 352Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.51lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 10.3Point Value: 24Interest Level: Upper GradeQuiz #/Name: 5993 / Odyssey

The epic tale of Odysseus's journey home - one of the earliest and greatest works of Western literature If the Iliad is the world's greatest war epic, the Odyssey is literature's grandest evocation of an everyman's journey through life. Odysseus' reliance on his wit...

Homers epic tale of the warrior Odysseuss decades-long struggle to return home after the Trojan War is simply and beautifully retold, with all the drama intact. Young readers will thrill at Odysseuss adventures with the man-eating Cyclops; the enchantress Circe, who turns his crew...

A stunning gift edition of the age-old tale of Odysseus and his journey. This epic poem by Homer, believed to have been written between the eighth and ninth centuries BC, continues to be essential reading for young and old alike. The Odysseyfollows the Greek...

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...

Robert Fagles's stunning modern-verse translation-available at last in our black-spine classics line A Penguin Classic The Odyssey is literature's grandest evocation of everyman's journey through life. In the myths and legends that are retold here, renowned translator Robert Fagles has captured the energy and...

Homer's classic epic of survival, revenge, and homecoming, translated by E.V. Rieu, now in a stunning clothbound edition designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith, and featuring an Introduction by Peter V. Jones. The epic tale of Odysseus and his ten-year journey home after the Trojan War,...

Composed at the rosy-fingered dawn of world literature almost three millennia ago, 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.This fresh, authoritative translation...

The epic journey of Odysseus, the hero of Ancient Greece... After ten years of war, Odysseus turns his back on Troy and sets sail for home. But his voyage takes another ten years and he must face many dangers - Polyphemus the greedy one-eyed...

Author: HomerISBN-10: 1909621455ISBN-13: 9781909621459Publisher: MacMillan Collector's LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/04/2016Pages: 408Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 6.00h x 3.90w x 0.90d

The Odyssey recounts the adventures of Odysseus on his way home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.Author: Homer, S. H. Butcher, Andrew LangISBN-10: 1329584058ISBN-13: 9781329584051Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/28/2015Pages: 314Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.30lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d

Trouble is brewing at the home of the hero Odysseus, who has spent years fighting in the Trojan Wars and is now captive of the beautiful nymph Calypso. Hordes of suitors to his wife have invaded the family house, and Odysseus' son Telemachus sets...

After the brutal war with the Trojans and the mourning of the death of Achilles, the heroic king Ulysses sets course for home but in the process insults the god Poseidon. The angry god causes Ulysses and his crew to wander the sea for...

Author: HomerISBN-10: 1936041413ISBN-13: 9781936041411Publisher: Simon & BrownLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/10/2010Pages: 330Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.07lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.74d

The Odyssey is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is one of the oldest extant works of literature still read by contemporary audiences. As with the Iliad, the poem is divided into 24 books. It follows the Greek...