| An Odyssey Reader: Selections from Homer's Odyssey, Books 1-12 Contributor(s): Draper, Pamela Ann (Author) |
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ISBN: 047205192X ISBN-13: 9780472051922 Publisher: University of Michigan Press OUR PRICE: $24.70 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Ancient - Greece - Literary Collections | Ancient, Classical & Medieval |
| Physical Information: 0.85" H x 5.96" W x 9.02" (1.02 lbs) 304 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Greece |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Homer's Odyssey has captivated readers and influenced writers and artists for more than 2,000 years. Reading the poem in its original language provides an experience as challenging as it is rewarding. Most students encountering Homeric Greek for the first time need considerable help, especially with vocabulary and constructions that differ from the more familiar Attic forms. For anyone who has completed studies in elementary Greek, this edition provides the assistance necessary to read, understand, and appreciate the first book of the Odyssey in its original language. |