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The Odyssey
(9780143039952 / 9780143039952) - Homer - Penguin Classics - Penguin Books Ltd - Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 25 mm - Height: 197 mm - Spine width: 25 mm - Width: 128 mm - ISBN: 9780143039952 - Number of pages: 541 | Translation of The Odyssey
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Homer's timeless classic, The Odyssey, is brought to life in Robert Fagles' acclaimed translation, with an introduction and notes by Bernard Knox. This grand evocation of life's journey is both an ageless human story and an individual test of moral endurance. When Fagles' translation of The Iliad was published in 1990, it was hailed as a masterpiece, and now he brings us The Odyssey, Homer's best-loved poem. Follow Odysseus' epic journey as he wanders the seas after the Trojan War, in this timeless classic of literature.
With wit and wile, the 'man of twists and turns' embarks on a legendary journey to face the challenges of the seagod Poseidon and monsters ranging from the manyheaded Scylla to the cannibalistic Cyclops Polyphemus. After twenty years of adventure, he returns to a home besieged by his wife Penelope's suitors. In this immortal poem, Robert Fagles has captured the energy of Homer's original in a bold, contemporary idiom. Seven ancient Greek cities claim the honour of being the birthplace of Homer, the 8th-7th century BC poet to whom the composition of the Iliad and Odyssey are attributed.
The Iliad is the oldest surviving work of Western literature, but the identity or even the existence of Homer himself is a complete mystery, with no reliable biographical information having survived. If you enjoyed The Odyssey, you'll love Robert Fagles' translation of The Iliad, also available in Penguin Classics. Fagles has crafted a translation that is both modern and timeless, with a perfect balance of roughness and sophistication. His translation of The Odyssey is his best work yet, and The Iliad is sure to be just as captivating. Don't miss out on this timeless classic!
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| Brand | Homer |
| ISBN | Homer 0143039954 |
| MPN | Homer 9780143039952 |
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Homer |
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198 x 129 x 25 mm |
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197 mm |
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Penguin Classics |
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9780143039952 |
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English |
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541 |
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Penguin Books Ltd |
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25 mm |
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406 g |
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128 mm |
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