Bibliograph

The odyssey, Homer ; translated by E.V. Rieu ; revised translation by D.C.H. Rieu ; introduction by Peter Jones

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Label

The odyssey, Homer ; translated by E.V. Rieu ; revised translation by D.C.H. Rieu ; introduction by Peter Jones

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages lix-lx) and index

Illustrations

maps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The odyssey

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

603592728

Responsibility statement

Homer ; translated by E.V. Rieu ; revised translation by D.C.H. Rieu ; introduction by Peter Jones

Summary

The epic tale of Odysseus and his ten-year journey home after the Trojan War forms one of the earliest and greatest works of Western literature. Confronted by natural and supernatural threats--shipwrecks, battles, monsters and the implacable enmity of the sea-god Poseidon--Odysseus must test his bravery and native cunning to the full if he is to reach his homeland safely and overcome the obstacles that, even there, await him. E.V. Rieu's translation of the Odyssey was the very first Penguin Classic to be published. For this edition, Rieu's text has been revised, and a new introduction by Peter Jones complements the original introduction

Target audience

adult

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