A New York Times Notable Book of 2018 "Wilson's language is fresh, unpretentious and leanâ€¦It is rare to find a translation that is at once so effortlessly easy

The Odyssey

A New York Times Notable Book of 2018 "Wilson's language is fresh, unpretentious and leanâ€¦It is rare to find a translation that is at once so effortlessly easy to read and so rigorously considered." â€•Madeline Miller, author of CirceComposed at the rosy-fingered dawn of world literature almost three millennia ago, The Odyssey is a poem about violence and the aftermath of war; about wealth, poverty and power; about marriage and family; about travelers, hospitality, and the yearning for home.This fresh, authoritative translation captures the beauty of this ancient poem as well as the drama of its narrative. Its characters are unforgettable, none more so than the â€œcomplicated" hero himself, a man of many disguises, many tricks, and many moods, who emerges in this version as a more fully rounded human being than ever before.Written in iambic pentameter verse and a vivid, contemporary idiom, Emily Wilson's Odyssey sings with a voice that echoes Homer's music; matching the number of lines in the Greek original, the poem sails along at Homer's swift, smooth pace.A fascinating, informative introduction explores the Bronze Age milieu that produced the epic, the poem's major themes, the controversies about its origins, and the unparalleled scope of its impact and influence. Maps drawn especially for this volume, a pronunciation glossary, and extensive notes and summaries of each book make this is an Odyssey that will be treasured by a new generation of readers. 3 maps
Country USA
Brand W. W. Norton & Company
Manufacturer W. W. Norton & Company
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 3 maps
ReleaseDate 2018-11-06
UnitCount 1
Format Deckle Edge
EANs 9780393356250

Country	USA
Brand	W. W. Norton & Company
Manufacturer	W. W. Norton & Company
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	3 maps
ReleaseDate	2018-11-06
UnitCount	1
Format	Deckle Edge
EANs	9780393356250

The Odyssey

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