The Iliad & The Odyssey

The Iliad & The Odyssey - Paperback

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The Iliad & The Odyssey - Paperback

The Iliad & The Odyssey - Paperback

by Homer
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by Homer (Author)

"Sing, Goddess, sing..." Homer's two epic poems have formed the basis of Western education since antiquity and survive today as enthralling tales of magnificent gods, legendary heroes, daring adventures, and mythical creatures. Their beautiful language and stories impart timeless themes. In this edition, you get: -The original Greek poems abridged and translated into plain English. -Excerpts of the revered poetic translation by 18th century English poet Alexander Pope at the beginning of each chapter. -An introduction, map, glossary, and annotations with key information.

Author Biography

Homer lived around 2,700 years ago in ancient Greece. He is believed to have been blind, passing down his two epic poems orally. Little else is known about him.

Number of Pages: 496
Dimensions: 1 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN
Publication Date: April 07, 2016
ISBN9781523645800
Author Homer
PublisherCreatespace Independent Publishing Platform
GenreLiterature
FormatPaperback
PublishedApril 2016
LanguageENG- English
Pages496
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Homer

Homer (c.900 BCE-c.701 BCE) was an ancient Greek author and poet who was reputed to have written the Iliad and the Odyssey, two epic poems that are foundational works of Greek literature.

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