This prose translation of the Odyssey is so successful that it has taken its place as one of the few really outstanding versions of Homer's famous epic poem. It is the story of the return of Odysseus from the siege of Troy to his home in Ithaca, and of the vengeance he takes on the suitors of his wife Penelope. Odysseus's account of his adventures since leaving Troy includes his encounter with the enchantress Circe, his visit to the Underworld, and the lure of the Sirens. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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Utgivningsdatum:2008-07-10
Mått:193 x 127 x 23 mm
Vikt:263 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Oxford World's Classics
Antal sidor:384
Förlag:OUP OXFORD
ISBN:9780199536788
Översättare:Walter Shewring

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Translated by Walter Shewring and with an introduction by G. S. Kirk .

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Contents Introduction by G. S. Kirk Acknowledgements THE ODYSSEY I Gods in council – Telemachus and Athene II Telemachus defies the suitors III Telemachus, Athene, Nestor IV Telemachus, Menelaus, Helen V Hermes and Calypso – Odysseus released and wrecked VI Nausicaa VII Odysseus as guest of Alcinous VIII Phaeacian games, dancing, poems IX Odysseus begins his tale – The Cyclops X Circe XI Odysseus among the ghosts XII Scylla and Charybdis – The cattle of the sun XIII Odysseus returns to Ithaca XIV Odysseus with the swineherd XV Telemachus returns to Ithaca XVI Odysseus reveals himself to Telemachus XVII The king as beggar XVIII The beggar praised and mocked XIX The Queen and the beggar – The nurse knows her master XX Odysseus insulted and protected XXI The contest of the bow XXII Vengeance on the suitors XXIII Penelope doubts and believes XXIV The suitors join the ghosts – Odysseus and Laertes – The battle renewed and ended Epilogue on translation Glossary and index of names Maps of real places Footnotes