The Odyssey - A New Translation by Peter Green (Paperback)


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.

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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.

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Product Details

General

Imprint

University of California Press

Country of origin

United States

Release date

April 2019

Availability

Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days

First published

2018

Authors

Translators

Dimensions

229 x 152 x 38mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback - Trade

Pages

536

ISBN-13

978-0-520-30336-2

Barcode

9780520303362

Categories

LSN

0-520-30336-9



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