Homer's two epics of the ancient world, The Iliad and The Odyssey , tell stories as riveting today as when they were written between the eighth and ninth century B.C.This edition employs Samuel Butler's classic translations of both texts.
"Odysseen er beretningen om sagnhelten Odysseus’ lange og farefulde færd fra det belejrede Troja hjem til hans elskede hjemstavn. En beretning, som har gjort Odysseus til den europæiske... Læs mere
"Europæisk historie begynder med Iliaden, der er Homers udødelige epos om achaiske og trojanske helte. Siden har talløse digtere hentet inspiration og materiale fra denne grundfortælling.... Læs mere
An exciting addition to our bestselling Classic Starts series!
The Odyssey reveals a universal order where gods intercede in the destinies of men, heroes are both deceitful and brave and a sea voyage becomes a test of human ingenuity and endurance. Following the fall of Troy, Odysseus sets sail for home.
When an essay is due and dreaded exams loom, this book offers students what they need to succeed. It provides chapter-by-chapter analysis, explanations of key themes, motifs and symbols, a review quiz, and essay topics. It is suitable for late-night studying and paper writing.
The Odyssey reveals a universal order where gods intercede in the destinies of men.
The epic tale of Odysseus's ten-year return home after the Trojan War, repackaged for the Union Square & Co. Signature Gilded Classics line.
The epic tale of Odysseus’s ten-year return home after the Trojan War, now freshly repackaged for the Union Square & Co. Signature Clothbound Classics line.
Homer's epic tale of Achilles and the Trojan War, now repackaged with a beautifully designed jacket by noted illustrator Malika Favre.
Homer's epic tale of Achilles and the Trojan War, now freshly repackaged for the Union Square & Co. Signature Editions line.
A lushly illustrated edition of Homer's epic tale recounting Odysseus' fraught voyage home after the Trojan War, now distinctively packaged as a deluxe edition from Union Square & Co.