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The Odyssey ( Unabridged Classics)
Publisher:
Om Books International
| Author:
Homer
| Language:
English
| Format:
Paperback
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“Be strong, saith my heart; I
am a soldier; I have seen worse sights than this.” The Odyssey by Homer is
one of the most famous literary works from Greek antiquity. This epic poem,
divided into 24 books, tells the tale of the return journey of Odysseus to
the island of Ithaca after the Trojan war. The war lasts ten years and
Odysseus then has to spend ten more years returning home, overcoming many
challenges along the way, including the wrath of Poseidon, God of Earth and
Sea. Odysseus is a heroic figure imbued with astute intelligence and
unlimited reserves of courage. On his return, he vanquishes his wife’s
suitors with the blessings of Athena, Goddess of Wisdom and War. This triumph
of love for home and family over fear and hatred is a common theme in Greek
mythology. The Odyssey has resonated with readers across the years and
countless re-tellings of the epic in a modern context continue to enthrall
both readers and movie-goers.
Description
“Be strong, saith my heart; I
am a soldier; I have seen worse sights than this.” The Odyssey by Homer is
one of the most famous literary works from Greek antiquity. This epic poem,
divided into 24 books, tells the tale of the return journey of Odysseus to
the island of Ithaca after the Trojan war. The war lasts ten years and
Odysseus then has to spend ten more years returning home, overcoming many
challenges along the way, including the wrath of Poseidon, God of Earth and
Sea. Odysseus is a heroic figure imbued with astute intelligence and
unlimited reserves of courage. On his return, he vanquishes his wife’s
suitors with the blessings of Athena, Goddess of Wisdom and War. This triumph
of love for home and family over fear and hatred is a common theme in Greek
mythology. The Odyssey has resonated with readers across the years and
countless re-tellings of the epic in a modern context continue to enthrall
both readers and movie-goers.
About Author
The Greek poet Homer is
believed to have been born sometime between the 12th and 8th centuries bc
somewhere along the coast of Asia Minor. Though very little is known about
this enigmatic figure, he is renowned for his epic poems The Iliad and The
Odyssey. The Iliad tells the tale of the siege of Troy, the Trojan war, and
Paris’ kidnapping of Helen – the world’s most beautiful woman. The Odyssey,
set in the period after the fall of Troy, traces the trajectory of the life
and exploits of the Greek hero, Odysseus. The Iliad has a strictly formal
structure while The Odyssey adopts a more colloquial style. Both epics are
laden with startling insights into early human society and human nature.
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