Epic Greek battles with sorceresses and beasts.
Recommendation: Dive into the world of Greek mythology with the epic tales from The Odyssey, which take you through battles with deadly creatures and the alluring enchantress, Circe. The narrative is vivid and captivating, bringing the ancient world to life through its rich details and engaging characters. Recommended for those interested in Greek mythology and epic adventure stories.
ISBN: 9780141398617
Authors:
Homer
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date of Publication: 2015-02-26
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.72
(rated by 987 readers)
Description
'You must be Odysseus, man of twists and turns...' The tales of Odysseus's struggle with a man-eating Cyclops and Circe, the beautiful enchantress who turns men into swine. Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions. Next to nothing is known about Homer's life. His works available in Penguin Classics are The Homeric Hymns, The Iliad and The Odyssey.
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