The Odyssey Selections
The Odyssey Selections by Homer is a thoughtfully curated edition published by Broadview Press on November 18, 2019. This edition spans 252 pages and is presented in English, making it accessible for undergraduate students. It includes nearly half of the full epic poem, featuring the most renowned and frequently taught episodes, accompanied by numerous explanatory footnotes and an illuminating introduction.
Readers will find a wealth of resources designed to enhance their understanding of this classic work. The edition includes a glossary of names with pronunciation guides, maps, and examples of scenes from the Odyssey as depicted in ancient art. These background materials provide valuable context, enriching the exploration of themes central to ancient and classical poetry.
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This new edition of Homer’s epic poem is designed with the needs of undergraduate students in mind. The selections, totalling almost half the full work, include all the most famous and most frequently taught episodes. The edition features numerous explanatory footnotes, an illuminating introduction, a glossary of names (with a guide to pronunciation), maps, examples of scenes from the Odyssey depicted in ancient art, and a range of other background materials that help set Homer’s classic in its historical and literary context.
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