The Odyssey
The Odyssey by Homer, published by Oxford University Press in 2016, is a classic work of literature that spans 354 pages. This edition presents a new translation of the epic poem, recounting the adventures of Odysseus as he struggles to return home to Ithaca after the Trojan War. The narrative explores themes of perseverance and cunning as Odysseus faces numerous challenges, both divine and earthly, while his household falls into chaos with suitors vying for his wife, Penelope.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of storytelling that delves into the complexities of heroism and the human experience. This translation is accompanied by a full introduction and notes, providing context to the poem’s historical and cultural significance. The Odyssey is recognized as one of the foundational texts of Western literature, and this edition aims to enhance the reader’s understanding of its enduring impact within the realms of poetry and literary criticism.
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“Tell me, Muse, of the man of many turns, who was driven / far and wide after he had sacked the sacred city of Troy”
Twenty years after setting out to fight in the Trojan War, Odysseus is yet to return home to Ithaca. His household is in disarray: a horde of over 100 disorderly and arrogant suitors are vying to claim Odysseus’ wife Penelope, and his young son Telemachus is powerless to stop them. Meanwhile, Odysseus is driven beyond the limits of the known world, encountering countless divine and earthly challenges. But Odysseus is ‘of many wiles’ and his cunning and bravery eventually lead him home, to reclaim both his family and his kingdom.
The Odyssey rivals the Iliad as the greatest poem of Western culture and is perhaps the most influential text of classical literature. This elegant and compelling new translation is accompanied by a full introduction and notes that guide the reader in understanding the poem and the many different contexts in which it was performed and read.
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