The Odyssey of Homer
Homer
Embark on an epic journey with Homer's timeless tale of Odysseus and his struggle to return home after the Trojan War. In Robert Fagles' acclaimed translation, experience the poetic and mythic retelling of Odysseus' encounters with gods, monsters, and natural forces that test his wit and moral endurance. With a bold contemporary idiom, Fagles captures the energy and mastery of Homer's original work. Renowned classicist Bernard Knox's introduction and commentary offer new insights and background information that enrich the reading experience. A must-read for classicists and literature enthusiasts alike, this modern-verse translation is accessible and captivating for a new generation of readers.
Recommendations
2015-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
And not just because there are so many great barbecue scenes. (Henry Fielding called “The Odyssey” “Homer’s wonderful book about eating,” and wasn’t too far off.) But there’s lots to learn about story structure too, and why it’s often a good idea to begin in the middle. – sourceThere’s something beautiful about The Odyssey because Ulysses is on the boat and then he’ll have this incredible adventure. But then he gets to get back on the boat and move on. It allows him to be both engaged, but also a bit distracted. – source
2020-08-06T10:43:00.000Z
Good book to read this summer.
The #Iliad by #Homer.
Aside from the Old Testament Homer's Iliad and Odyssey are the oldest written masterpieces of Western Civilization.
Exciting stories about life and death, gods and heroes and war. – source