The Odyssey: A New Translation by Peter Green Contributor(s): Homer (Author), Green, Peter (Translator) |
|||||||
ISBN: 0520303369 ISBN-13: 9780520303362 Publisher: University of California Press
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: April 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Poetry | Ancient & Classical - Literary Criticism | Ancient And Classical - Social Science | Folklore & Mythology |
Dewey: 883.01 |
Lexile Measure: 830(Not Available) |
Physical Information: 1.5" H x 5.6" W x 8.6" L (1.65 lbs) 536 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Maps, Price on Product |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The Odyssey is vividly captured and beautifully paced in this swift and lucid new translation by acclaimed scholar and translator Peter Green. Accompanied by an illuminating introduction, maps, chapter summaries, a glossary, and explanatory notes, this is the ideal translation for both general readers and students to experience The Odyssey in all its glory. Green's version, with its lyrical mastery and superb command of Greek, offers readers the opportunity to enjoy Homer's epic tale of survival, temptation, betrayal, and vengeance with all of the verve and pathos of the original oral tradition. |
Customer ReviewsSubmit your own review |
To tell a friend about this book, you must Sign In First! |