| The Odyssey: A Modern Translation of Homer's Classic Tale Contributor(s): Homer (Author), Eickhoff, Randy Lee (Translator) |
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ISBN: 0312869010 ISBN-13: 9780312869014 Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL OUR PRICE: $18.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2005 Annotation: "The Odyssey" is the original journey tale, a genre that has lasted three thousand years, and has had a lasting influence on on literature and art. The trials of Odysseus were first told by the great bard Homer. For ten long years the Greeks and Trojans have fought on the plains of Troy, and now Odysseus, the King of Ithaca, and the other victorious Greeks are ready to sail home. But after offending the sea god, Poseidon, Odysseus is hurled into years of wandering the seas, encountering monsters and sirens, raging storms and seductive idylls, before he is able to return to his wife, his son and his homeland. This masterpiece keeps its appeal not only because it reflects a glorious time of heroes and wonders, but because it is a work that still speaks to the lives we live today. Forge book is proud to present "The Odyssey" in Dr. Eickhoff's compelling and authoritative new translation. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Poetry | Ancient & Classical |
| Dewey: 883.01 |
| LCCN: 2001041819 |
| Lexile Measure: 830 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.1" W x 9" (1.35 lbs) 432 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 5993 Reading Level: 10.3 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 24.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Odyssey is the original journey tale, a genre that has lasted three thousand years, and has had a lasting influence on on literature and art. The trials of Odysseus were first told by the great bard Homer. For ten long years the Greeks and Trojans have fought on the plains of Troy, and now Odysseus, the King of Ithaca, and the other victorious Greeks are ready to sail home. But after offending the sea god, Poseidon, Odysseus is hurled into years of wandering the seas, encountering monsters and sirens, raging storms and seductive idylls, before he is able to return to his wife, his son and his homeland. This masterpiece keeps its appeal not only because it reflects a glorious time of heroes and wonders, but because it is a work that still speaks to the lives we live today. Forge book is proud to present The Odyssey in Dr. Eickhoff's compelling and authoritative new translation. |
Contributor Bio(s): Homer: - Homer is a legendary ancient Greek epic poet, traditionally said to be the creator of the epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey. Homer's works form the groundwork of the Western Canon and are universally praised for their genius. Their formative influence in shaping many key aspects of Greek culture was recognized by the Greeks themselves, who considered him as their instructor. |