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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Utgivningsdatum2008-07-10
Mått193 x 127 x 23 mm
Vikt263 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieOxford World's Classics
Antal sidor384
FörlagOUP OXFORD
ISBN9780199536788
ÖversättareShewring, Walter

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ContentsIntroduction by G. S. KirkAcknowledgementsTHE ODYSSEYI Gods in council – Telemachus and AtheneII Telemachus defies the suitorsIII Telemachus, Athene, NestorIV Telemachus, Menelaus, HelenV Hermes and Calypso – Odysseus released and wreckedVI NausicaaVII Odysseus as guest of AlcinousVIII Phaeacian games, dancing, poemsIX Odysseus begins his tale – The CyclopsX CirceXI Odysseus among the ghostsXII Scylla and Charybdis – The cattle of the sunXIII Odysseus returns to IthacaXIV Odysseus with the swineherdXV Telemachus returns to IthacaXVI Odysseus reveals himself to TelemachusXVII The king as beggarXVIII The beggar praised and mockedXIX The Queen and the beggar – The nurse knows her masterXX Odysseus insulted and protectedXXI The contest of the bowXXII Vengeance on the suitorsXXIII Penelope doubts and believesXXIV The suitors join the ghosts – Odysseus and Laertes – The battle renewed and endedEpilogue on translationGlossary and index of namesMaps of real placesFootnotes