{"product_id":"homer-the-odyssey-paperback","title":"Homer: The Odyssey - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHomer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMartin Hammond\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eMartin Hammond\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the earliest works of European literature, second only to the\u003ci\u003e Iliad\u003c\/i\u003e. These two great epic poems, the astonishing first fruits of Greek civilization, have together determined much of the course of Western literary culture and imagination. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe poem tells of the long and painful return of Odysseus from the Trojan War to his homeland of Ithaka, his wife Penelope and his son Telemachos. Even after he finally returns, there are enemies to be fought in his house. The action of the poem covers a huge canvas, ranging widely over time and place, exploring the known and unknown worlds, involving magic and monsters, gods and ghosts, dangers defied: throughout there runs a strong and eloquent insistence on the humanity of men and the ultimate triumph of good over evil. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this vibrant new translation, in a very readable prose format, Martin Hammond complements his acclaimed translation of the \u003ci\u003eIliad\u003c\/i\u003e to capture as closely as possible both the simplicity and the intensity of Homer's epic. With an introduction by Professor Jasper Griffin and a comprehensive index, it sets a new and lasting standard in the interpretation of a masterpiece of Greek literature for both the student and the general reader.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHomer\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the\u003ci\u003e Iliad\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eOdyssey\u003c\/i\u003e, and is revered as the greatest of ancient Greek epic poets. These epics representthe beginning of the Western canon, and have had an enormous influence on the history of literature. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMartin Hammond\u003c\/b\u003e was Head of Classics and Master in College at Eton College. He was also Headmster of City of London School, andTonbridge School, Kent. His acclaimed translation of the \u003ci\u003eIliad\u003c\/i\u003e was published by Penguin Classics. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJasper Griffin\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Classical Literature at Oxford.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.93 x 8.55 x 5.46 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47452078964914,"sku":"9780715629581","price":73.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/d2c4bd11cc1db12f8ab1bf4b5fac5296.webp?v=1778807811","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/homer-the-odyssey-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}