Homer
The Odyssey (Wordsworth Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781853260254
- author:
- Homer
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wordsworth Editions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1992
- Pages:
- 488
- Genre:
- Other prose: classical, early & medieval
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Homer's epic poem, translated by George Chapman, is a timeless account of the adventures of a Greek warrior as he strives to return home after the Trojan War. The poem's enduring power lies in its exploration of the human experience, with its themes of endurance, love, and the struggle to find one's way back to a sense of belonging. Chapman's sinewy and gorgeous rendering of the original text is a masterful achievement, capturing the breadth and power of Homer's work with a complex and stunning idiom of its own. This new edition features accessible annotation and a detailed introduction that provides context and insight into the poem's significance and influence on later poets. With its rich language and thought-provoking themes, this poem continues to move and inspire readers to this day, offering a profound exploration of the human condition that remains as relevant now as it was in ancient Greece.
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