The Odyssey
by Homer, Robert Fagles, E.V. Rieu, Frédéric Mugler, Bernard Knox
The Odyssey by Homer, Robert Fagles, E.V. Rieu, Frédéric Mugler, Bernard Knox holds a well received rating of 3.73 out of 5, based on 670.3K reader ratings. First published in -720. The book spans 541 pages.
About The Odyssey
Sing to me of the man, Muse, the man of twists and turnsdriven time and again off course, once he had plunderedthe hallowed heights of Troy.So begins Robert Fagles' magnificent translation of the Odyssey, which Jasper Griffin in The New York Times Review of Books hails as "a distinguished achievement."If the Iliad is the world's greatest war epic, then the Odyssey is literature's grandest evocation of everyman's journey though life. Odysseus' reliance on his wit and wiliness for survival in his encounters with divine and natural forces, during his ten-year voyage home to Ithaca after the Trojan War, is at once a timeless human story and an individual test of moral endurance. In the myths and legends that are retold here, Fagles has captured the energy and poetry of Homer's original in a bold, contemporary idiom, and given us an Odyssey to read aloud, to savor, and to treasure for its sheer lyrical mastery.Renowned classicist Bernard Knox's superb Introduction and textual commentary provide new insights and background information for the general reader and scholar alike, intensifying the strength of Fagles' translation.This is an Odyssey to delight both the classicist and the public at large, and to captivate a new generation of Homer's students.--Robert Fagles, winner of the PEN/Ralph Manheim Medal for Translation and a 1996 Academy Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, presents us with Homer's best-loved and most accessible poem in a stunning new modern-verse translation.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Homer, Robert Fagles, E.V. Rieu, Frédéric Mugler, Bernard Knox |
| Published | -720 |
| Pages | 541 |
| Kindle Price | $9.48 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Poetry, Fantasy, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.73 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 670,326 |
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What genre is The Odyssey?
The Odyssey is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Poetry, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Odyssey worth reading?
Based on 670.3K reader ratings, The Odyssey has an average score of 3.73 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Odyssey?
The Odyssey has 541 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Odyssey?
The Odyssey was written by Homer, Robert Fagles, E.V. Rieu, Frédéric Mugler, Bernard Knox. It was first published in -720.
What is the ISBN for The Odyssey?
The ISBN-13 for The Odyssey is 9780143039950.0.
How much does The Odyssey cost on Kindle?
The Odyssey is available on Kindle for $9.48. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.
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