Homer

Odysseus--soldier, sailor, trickster, and everyman--is one of the most recognizable characters in world literature. His arduous, ten-year journey home after the Trojan War, the subject of Homer's Odyssey, is the most accessible tale to survive from ancient Greece, and its impact is still felt today across many different cultures. This lively free verse translation, from one of today's leading Homeric scholars, preserves the clarity and simplicity...

Aided by the goddess Athena, warrior-king Odysseus braves the terrors and temptations of a fantastic array of creatures as his return from the Trojan War becomes a decade-long quest to reach his homeland and his faithful wife, Penelope.

"The Greatest Tale of All Time ... is what scholars have called Homer's Odyssey, in addition to "the first novel," "the first expression of the mind in literary form," and "the best story ever written." Book jacket."--Jacket.

Spanish translation of "The Iliad". Greek epic poem by Homer.

A "Ilíada" é o poema épico por excelência, pois toda a ação decorre no campo de batalha. Narra o nono ano da guerra de Troia, a partir do episódio conhecido como "A ira de Aquiles" até o funeral de Heitor, maioral entre os guerreiros troianos.

Clássico absoluto da literatura universal, a "Odisseia" leva-nos à Grécia de 3.000 anos atrás, às grandiosas aventuras do herói Ulisses, depois da Guerra de Troia. Foi escrita provavelmente no fim do século VIII a.C., em algum lugar da Jônia, região da costa da Ásia Menor então controlada pelos gregos, e atualmente parte da Turquia.

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"The Homeric Hymns: Ancient Literature" invites readers on a timeless journey through the mythological tapestry of ancient Greece. This collection of the Homeric Hymns, attributed to the legendary poet Homer, presents a vivid and poetic exploration of the pantheon of Greek gods and goddesses. These hymns, originating in the archaic period of Greek history, serve as both spiritual invocations and poetic tributes to the deities of Olympus. Through...

Sie ist sprichwörtlich geworden, Odysseusʼ Irrfahrt. Andere Trojahelden schafften es schneller nach Hause, Odysseus brauchte zehn lange Jahre für seine Heimkehr. Er erlitt mehrfach Schiffbruch, verlor all seine Gefährten und kam schließlich mittellos in seinem Königreich Ithaka an. Die Blendung des Zyklopen Polyphem, die Zauberin Kirke, die Odysseusʼ Gefährten in Schweine verwandelt, die Sirenen mit ihrem betörenden Gesang, und zu Hause die...

"The Complete Works of Homer" is a meticulously curated anthology that brings together the iconic masterpieces of ancient Greek literature – "The Iliad," "The Odyssey," and "The Homeric Hymns" – accompanied by captivating illustrations. Homer's epic narratives are renowned for their profound impact on Western literature and culture. In "The Iliad," readers are transported to the Trojan War, witnessing the clash of heroes and gods in a tale of...