The Odyssey
(Book)
Uniform Title
Author
Contributors
Wilson, Emily R., 1971- translator
Format
Book
Edition
First edition
Status
Nonfiction
883 HOMER
1 available
883 HOMER
1 available
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Edition
First edition
Physical Desc
582 pages : maps; 25 cm
Language
English
UPC
99974701275
Accelerated Reader
UG
Level 10.3, 24 Points
Level 10.3, 24 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references
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--the first English translation of The Odyssey by a woman--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 of its impact and influence. Maps drawn especially for this volume, a pronunciation glossary, and extensive notes and summaries of each book make this an Odyssey that will be treasured by a new generation of scholars, students, and general readers alike." -- Publisher's description
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Homer., & Wilson, E. R. (2018). The Odyssey (First edition). W. W. Norton & Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Homer and Emily R. Wilson. 2018. The Odyssey. W. W. Norton & Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Homer and Emily R. Wilson. The Odyssey W. W. Norton & Company, 2018.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Homer,, and Emily R. Wilson. The Odyssey First edition, W. W. Norton & Company, 2018.
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