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The Iliad by Homer, Emily Wilson
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Category: Classics
When Emily Wilson's translation of The Odyssey appeared in 2017-revealing the ancient poem in a contemporary idiom that was "fresh, unpretentious and lean" (Madeline Miller, Washington Post)-critics lauded it as "a revelation" (Susan Chira, New York Times) and "a cultural landmark" (Charlotte Higgins, G ...Show more
The Iliad by Homer Homer
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Category: Penguin Classics
The IliadBy HomerAnd Achilles answered, "Most noble son of Atreus, covetous beyond all mankind, how shall the Achaeans find you another prize? We have no common store from which to take one. Those we took from the cities have been awarded; we cannot disallow the awards that have been made already. Give ...Show more
The Iliad by Homer (translated by Emily Wilson)
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Category: Classics
After an invocation to the Muses, the story launches in medias res towards the end of the Trojan War between the Trojans and the besieging Greeks. Chryses, a Trojan priest of Apollo, offers the Greeks wealth for the return of his daughter Chryseis, held captive by Agamemnon, the Greek leader. Although m ...Show more
The Iliad by Homer
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Category: Poetry | Series: Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition | Reading Level: very good
One of the epics in Western literature, "The Iliad" recounts the story of the Trojan wars. In his introduction, the author observes that although the violence of the Iliad is grim and relentless, it co-exists with both images of civilized life and a poignant yearning for peace.
The Odyssey by Homer, Emily Wilson
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Category: Poetry
The Odyssey is a poem mainly focuses on the Greek hero Odysseus (known as Ulysses in Roman myths) and his journey home after the fall of Troy. It takes Odysseus ten years to reach Ithaca after the ten-year Trojan War. In his absence, it is assumed Odysseus has died, and his wife Penelope and son Telemac ...Show more
The Odyssey by Homer, Emily Wilson
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Category: Poetry
The Odyssey is a classic poem written by Homer that consists of 12.110 verses. It is unique already in that it has reached our days in its original form. This poem is a genuine revelation of the poetic thought of ancient Hellas....After the Trojan War, most of the survived Greek leaders returned by sea ...Show more
The Odyssey by Homer Homer, Homer, Homer
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Category: Penguin Classics | Series: Penguin Classics | Reading Level: good-very good
The Odyssey is a classic poem written by Homer that consists of 12.110 verses. It is unique already in that it has reached our days in its original form. This poem is a genuine revelation of the poetic thought of ancient Hellas....After the Trojan War, most of the survived Greek leaders returned by sea ...Show more
The Odyssey: Translated by Robert Fitzgerald by Homer Homer
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Category: Vintage Classics
Penelope has been waiting for her husband Odysseus to return from Troy for many years. Little does she know that his path back to her has been blocked by astonishing & terrifying trials. Will he overcome the hideous monsters, beautiful witches & treacherous seas that confront him? What new tests ...Show more
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