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The Odyssey

by Emily Wilson, Homer
RM92.53 MYR
The Odyssey - Thryft
The Odyssey - Thryft

Epic voyage exploring war's aftermath and identity.

If you're intrigued by grand tales of adventure and exploration, Homer's "The Odyssey" should be next on your reading list. This timeless epic not only traverses the treacherous seas but also the human condition, making it compelling for anyone interested in the raw complexities of life, legacy, and homecoming. Emily Wilson's translation particularly breathes contemporary vitality into the ancient text, ensuring accessibility and engagement for modern readers.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Odyssey

by Emily Wilson, Homer
RM92.53 MYR
ISBN: 9780393089059
Authors: Emily Wilson, Homer
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Date of Publication: 2017-11-07
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Poetry, Fantasy
Related Topics: Mythology, Literature, Classics, Greek Mythology, Mythology
Goodreads rating: 3.81
(rated by 1095805 readers)

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, 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
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Epic voyage exploring war's aftermath and identity.

If you're intrigued by grand tales of adventure and exploration, Homer's "The Odyssey" should be next on your reading list. This timeless epic not only traverses the treacherous seas but also the human condition, making it compelling for anyone interested in the raw complexities of life, legacy, and homecoming. Emily Wilson's translation particularly breathes contemporary vitality into the ancient text, ensuring accessibility and engagement for modern readers.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.